Our Clinicians

Wess Baugh

Licensed Psychologist


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 107

Wess specializes in psychological evaluations, anger management, and assertiveness training.

He has a Master's Degree in Psychology from Avila University. He did his doctoral work at the University of Arkansas.

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Brandi Bruner, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 125

Brandi uses an eclectic approach and works with all ages..
She has a Master's Degree in Psychology from Pittsburg State University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brooklyn College.

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Peggy Beck, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 111
Peggy is an expert witness and forensic social worker who specializes in DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, CAMS, ACRA, and child abuse and neglect.

She has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Pittsburg State and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Missouri State University.

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Angie Gaston, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 121

Angie specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy. Her previous work has focused on adult seniors, life changes, insomnia, and the social and medical aspects of dementias.

She graduated from Missouri State University.

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Lora Lombard, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 109

Lora is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who treats individuals, couples, and families of varying ages and backgrounds.

She has a Master of Social Work from Missouri State University.




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Megan Robertson, LMFT

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 114
Megan is a graduate of Harding University with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Utilizing family systems theory, Megan works with couples to improve their relationships. She is trained in using cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to assist individuals in managing anxiety and trauma, grieving losses, and identifying the health of relationships.

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Hannah Neely-Beaver

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 127

Hannah is a Clinical Social Worker with a background in working with children in foster care, private adoptions, school social work, medical social work, and inpatient psychiatric social work.
Utilizing family systems theory, Megan works with couples to improve their relationships. She is trained in using cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to assist individuals in managing anxiety and trauma, grieving losses, and identifying the health of relationships.

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Juliann McFall, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 122

Juliann specializes in depression and anxiety.

She has a Masters of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Juliann joined the College Skyline Center team in 2001.

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Nicole Tyler, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 129

Nicole serves populations of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustments, and relationship dynamics.
She is a graduate of Pittsburg State University.

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Melinda Burchfield, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 116

Melinda is a Certified Trauma Practitioner from the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children

She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work Degree from MSU.


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Ben Withers, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 118
Ben is a Licensed Professional Counselor. After graduating from Carthage High School in 1996, he completed his Social Studies Education Degree at Anderson University in 2001. He was a Social Studies teacher in Carthage and Diamond for the next 7 years while earning his Masters of Arts in School Counseling from Pittsburg State University in 2008.
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Shirley Kolkmeyer, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 123
Shirley enjoys working with children, teens, families, and adults.
Shirley has a Master's Degree in Counseling from Villanova University.





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Chrystal Cole, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 117
Chrystal utilizes CBT, DBT, and CPT in her work

She has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University.







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Jennifer Gamblin

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 104

Jennifer sees a variety of people of all ages and uses an integrated approach to counseling based on the client’s strengths, interests, and needs..
Jennifer has a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Lindenwood University and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Fontbonne University.





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Charles Doyle, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 112
Charles has formal training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He has therapy experience with a wide variety of patients and conditions. With a practice emphasis on psychological assessments and evaluations that serve the entire community.

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Ellen Pendley, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor


(417) 782-1443
Ext. 126
Ellen specializes in women's issues, domestic violence, diversity, and anger management.
She has a Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Pitt State University.

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Jerry Walker, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 119

Jerry is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses Christian-based principles in working with individuals, couples, and families.

He has a Master of Science Degree in Secondary Counseling and a Specialist’s Degree from Pittsburg State University.



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Stacia Gilstrap, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 128

Stacia Gilstrap, MS LPC, graduated from MSU in 2020 with a Master’s Degree in Counseling.
She facilitates individual, couple, and family therapy utilizing person-centered, behavioral, and systemic approaches.




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Dr. Sarah Burch

Licensed Psychologist

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 110

Dr. Burch is a licensed psychologist. She earned her Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Burch works with children and families. She has a passion for working with children and families involved in the foster care system and strengthening the parent-child relationship.

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Mikayla Chappell, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

(417) 782-1443
Ext. 124
Mikayla is a Licensed Professional Counselor with six years of experience in the mental health field as of 2025. Her Masters in Clinical Psychology is from Pittsburg State University. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT with a focus on helping preteens and teenagers navigate anger, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

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