Therapists in St. Louis & St. Charles, MO
We provide you with the option to directly contact each therapist using the email address provided on their profile. Alternatively, you can request a consultation, and we will support you in finding the right therapist based on your specific needs. Our team ensures you receive the support and resources necessary to achieve your therapeutic goals. We think that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care, and we strive to make the process of finding a therapist as easy and seamless as possible.
Martha Ankney, MAC, LPC
Martha received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has served as a Christian counselor since 2003 and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She desires to journey with others through their stories in order to bring hope, healing, and restoration. For over seven years, Martha worked with adults with severe mental illness, as well as with children and teens diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. Her counseling interests include pre-marital, spouses of those who struggle with sexual addiction, abuse and trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, and women’s issues. She has completed 120 extra hours of training in trauma by the Global Trauma Recovery Institute and completed Effective Trauma Care by the Allender Center. She also provides supervision for new therapists working towards obtaining licensure. Martha enjoys playing piano and guitar, yoga, being active outdoors, and traveling. She also loves playing with her two boys and being with family and friends. Martha counsels individuals, couples, teens, and families at the St. Charles office. You may email Martha at mankney@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles Office
Greg DeNeal, MAC/GTS, LPC
Greg received his Master of Arts in Counseling and Master of Arts in General Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. For approximately ten years, Greg served in church leadership in the areas of teaching, preaching, and music ministry. He has spoken at local grief seminars and national conferences, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Greg meets with many people on a variety of topics but his specialty is walking alongside those experiencing grief as a result of death, divorce, and other life losses. Greg counsels individuals and couples at the St. Charles and St. Louis offices and accepts Anthem/BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna and ComPsych EAP insurances. You may email Greg at gdeneal@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles & St. Louis Office
Marty Lintvedt, MA, LPC, NCC, ACS
Marty received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University and has served as a Christian counselor for nearly 30 years. She is licensed and nationally certified, and holds a national certification as an approved clinical supervisor. A member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Marty’s areas of specialization include marriage and family dynamics, survivors of abuse and trauma, bereavement, issues pertinent to professional church workers and their families, and military families. Marty holds certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management, Applied Suicide Intervention, and Post Traumatic Stress Therapy with Military Application. She has served as a consultant to local domestic violence ministries, a member of the LCMS World Relief and Human Care Domestic Violence Task Force, and the LCMS Southern Illinois District Ministerial Health Committee. Marty works with individuals, couples and families at the St. Louis office and accepts Anthem BC/BS, Aetna, ACI Specialty Benefits, Beacon Health Options, Cigna, Compsych, Healthlink and Tricare. You may email Marty at mlintvedt@kaleostl.com
Location: St. Louis Office
Greg Milford, MAC, LPC
Greg received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Mars Hills Graduate School (now named The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology) in 2006. He is passionate about the gift of marriage and desires to work with couples struggling with issues ranging from contempt, trust, and intimacy, to parenting and natural family planning. He is also eager to serve individuals in healing from sexual abuse, dysfunctional family relations, anxiety, and sexual addiction. Greg has years of experience serving in the local church leading groups, teaching, and speaking in various settings. Greg is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and he sees clients at the St. Charles office and is an out-of-network provider. You may email Greg at gmilford@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles Office
Samantha Johnson, MAC, LPC
Samantha received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theology Seminary and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She strives to provide individuals, teenagers, and families a safe space to process, heal, and further develop practical skills that can aid in building a high quality life. Prior to her pursuit of counseling, she worked with anti-sex trafficking organizations in three different countries within Southeast Asia. From her work, she gained insight and knowledge alongside understanding and compassion for those struggling with sexual trauma. As a trauma and DBT informed therapist, she specializes in areas such as sexual abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout/compassion fatigue, anger management, and other mood disorders. She has received professional training in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) at St. Louis DBT, LLC. Samantha works out of the St. Charles office and is an out-of-network provider. You may email Samantha at sjohnson@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles Office
Nikki Peters, MAC, MHS
Nikki received her Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2015. For the past 12 years, Nikki has worked in various areas of ministry within the church, serving both teens and adults alike. Through her work with campus ministry, youth ministry, and engaging in mentoring relationships, Nikki has gained extensive experience aiding and caring for the people in her world. As a counselor at Kaleo, Nikki is deeply passionate about offering counseling to adults and youth looking for psychological healing and emotional peace. She also has an interest in partnering with those struggling with grief and loss, working through dysfunctional family issues, and battling anxiety. Nikki enjoys time outdoors, writing, playing with her kids, and drinking coffee daily. Nikki is a Counselor In Training and is supervised by Greg DeNeal, MAGTS, MAC, LPC. She sees clients at Kaleo Counseling Service’s St. Charles office. You may email Nikki at npeters@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles Office
Mark Joiner, MAC, LPC
Mark desires to be a resource to individuals and couples who have had their world turned upside down. He understands from personal life experience that no one is immune to pain and hardship. Mark’s passion and work is to develop practical skills, integration, and healing to those dealing with loss, depression, anxiety, and other life-controlling issues with the goal of building a higher quality of life. He has earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary and has worked with First Light, a St. Louis organization dedicated to helping individuals regain sexual integrity. Mark is also trained in EMDR for those who are seeking relief from trauma and other adverse life experiences. You may email Mark at mjoiner@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles & St. Louis Office
Nate Beck, MAC, LPC
Nate earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri Baptist University. He enjoys working with children, teens, and adults. He believes the counseling relationship is just that, a relationship where you explore your story so that together you can find the meaning and strength within it as you begin to grow, heal, and write the next chapter. Nate is trained in EMDR (Eye-Movement-Desensitization-and-Reprocessing) therapy to help clients who have witnessed or experienced a trauma and he uses a variety of counseling tools to help individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, and other issues. Nate has 2 kids a dog, and a blue belt in Brazilian Jujitsu. He writes fantasy fiction in his spare time and loves to read. Nate works at the St. Charles office, the Webster Groves office, and sees clients remotely. You may email Nate at nbeck@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles Office
Shauna Weaver, MAC, PLPC
Shauna approaches counseling with the belief that everyone is worthy of compassion, acceptance, and the chance to share their story in a safe space. She knows life can be hard, and feels strongly we weren’t meant to face its challenges alone. While many people spend their lives just getting by, Shauna loves seeing her clients move toward the life of peace and wholeness they desire. She's especially interested in working with women's issues, couples, those experiencing loss, struggling with anxiety and/or depression, those dealing with chronic illness and navigating family dynamics. Shauna received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. She enjoys yoga, hiking, going out for brunch, and getting lost in a good book. You may email Shauna at sweaver@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles & St. Louis Office
Kathleen Mossman, MAC, PLPC
Kathleen received her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary and is pursuing professional licensure under the supervision of Martha Ankney,MAC, LPC. While struggle is common to the human experience, Kathleen believes it can lead to healing and growth. Even in the most difficult of circumstances, it is possible to choose life and blessing. Kathleen seeks to build client relationships on a foundation of dignity and safety. In this environment, she collaborates with clients to find hope, healing and solutions for life’s challenges. Her areas of interest include trauma, women’s issues, relationship struggles, marriage issues, and life transitions. When not studying, Kathleen can be found spending time with her adult children, reading and hanging out with her dogs. You may contact Kathleen at kmossman@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles Office
Nikki Thompson, MAC, CIT
Nikki is a graduate with a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary, and is currently under the supervision of Martha Ankney, MAC, LPC. Nikki provides counseling services to a wide variety of individuals in need of space to explore their stories, be heard, grieve, and find hope for change. Her areas of interest include grief and loss, trauma, attachment issues, life transitions, women’s issues, and spiritual abuse. She believes that every person is worthy of love and dignity, regardless of class, race, or belief system, and aims to reflect this in the way she counsels others. She believes that though the therapeutic process may be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, it can ultimately lead to the flourishing life we were created to live out. When she isn’t doing school, you can find Nikki enjoying her pets, the great outdoors, and a good baseball game. You may email Nikki at nthompson@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles & St. Louis Office
Erica Baker, MACMHC, PLPC
Erica received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is currently under the supervision of Martha Ankney, MAC, LPC. Erica strives to walk alongside people as they journey through their story and discover healing and growth. Her areas of interest include premarriage and marriage counseling, grief therapy for children, and general life changes and stressors. Currently, she is pursuing education through The Gottman Institute for marriage therapy, continuing education for play therapy, and continuing education for grief therapy utilizing Dr. Alan Wolfelt's companioning model. When she's not at Kaleo, you can find Erica hanging out with her dog, reading, or exploring nature by running, biking, or hiking. Erica sees clients at the Cottleville and St. Louis offices, and she offers telehealth sessions. You may email Erica at ebaker@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles Office and St. Louis Office
Jessica Burklow, MARC, PLPC
Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University and works under the supervision of Martha Ankney, MAC, LPC. Her professional journey includes valuable experience in providing therapeutic support to individuals navigating anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, bereavement, and substance use disorders. Jessica is dedicated to fostering effective communication, empathy, and a strong work ethic in her practice. Her approach is grounded in compassion and a deep understanding of the human experience. Outside of her professional life, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband, six children, dogs, and horses. She is also an avid fitness enthusiast, indulging in weightlifting, running, and yoga. In her downtime, Jessica loves reading, traveling, connecting with friends, and enjoying concerts and shows. Jessica’s commitment to her clients and her well-rounded approach to life bring a unique and heartfelt perspective to her counseling practice. Jessica works with adults and couples, teenagers, and parents and their teen or adult children. You may email Jessica at jburklow@kaleostl.com.
Location: St. Charles and St. Louis Office
About Kaleo Counseling Services
Kaleo is a Greek word meaning to call or to invite. At Kaleo, we would like to invite you into a counseling relationship that seeks to move towards healing and restoration, in order to help you live out the life to which you have been called.
We believe that God uses relationship with Himself and with others to bring about transformation. Being in relationship with Him allows us to experience His love, grace, healing, guidance, and empowerment. God uses relationship with others as an extension of Himself, also revealing the areas in our lives in which He desires for us to become more like Him. Although our hearts often want to run from relationship, we are invited to move away from self-protection; to grapple with the vulnerability of being known and loved, of knowing others and loving them well.
And so, we view the counseling relationship in light of Truth as revealed in the Scriptures: God loves us unconditionally and desires for us to know Him intimately. We experience healing and freedom through the grace He offers us continually. Through His Spirit, we get to be changed into the likeness of His Son. He calls us, as His redeemed, to live out life together for His glory.
“God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pains; it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”