Counselors

Mary Collins, Counselor in Training

BA, CIT

Mary is a strong believer in human connection and forming deep, meaningful relationships with
her clients. She believes that one of the biggest indicators of a successful counseling environment
is a strong therapeutic relationship. Mary facilitates a genuine and judgement free counseling
setting that provides a safe space for clients of all ages, identities, and experiences. Mary meets
her clients where they are and walks alongside them as they navigate their current situations,
emotions, and stressors. She utilizes a person-centered approach in therapy as she believes that you are the expert on your life. Mary finds that taking this person-centered approach along with techniques from Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a strengths-
based perspective can be very beneficial and positive in effecting change in her clients lives.

Mary provides services to children, teens, adults, and couples. She completed her graduate practicum at the University of Missouri – St. Louis’s counseling center where she served a wide variety of populations from all walks of life. Mary has a strong interest and passion in working with various women’s issues, particularly pregnant and postpartum clients. Mary also has a strong passion in working with adolescent and teen clients regarding emotion regulation, body image, self-esteem, and anxiety. Much of the work Mary does involves giving her client’s a space to be authentically themselves as they sort through the messy, uncertain, and difficult aspects of their lives.

Mary is currently completing her M.Ed. at the University of Missouri – St. Louis in their CACREP Accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and is scheduled to graduate in December 2023. She has completed all her required coursework for graduation in addition to
specialized education regarding minority populations, women’s issues, and couples and family counseling. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2019 from Lindenwood University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. Mary is participating in Get Centered's CIT and PLPC Academy and is supervised on-site by Kathy Simmons, M.Ed., LPC, NCC #2019040721 with additional supervision from the Clinical Director Kim McGuiness, M.Ed., LPC, NCC #2019003417.

Mary is Welcoming New Clients and sees clients ages 8-adult, couples and families.  Mary's hours of availability:

Rates:

• Individual session $100 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $150)
• Couples session $120 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $170)
• Family session $130/50 minute session; for up to 4 individuals (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $200 )

* NOTE:  Based on Counselor in Training status Mary’s fee is self-pay and she does not provide a superbill option for Out of Network consideration.

Ashley Freimanis, Counselor

MS, LPC, NCC

Ashley is passionate about helping others discover their unique abilities and strengths, so they can build resilience and improve areas that are more challenging. She is committed to offering an environment that is confidential, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and strengths-based.

Ashley has worked with children, teens, and adults in a variety of settings since 2007. She has extensive experience counseling individuals with autism spectrum disorder, with a specialized area of expertise counseling those who type to communicate. Ashley’s approach celebrates neurodiversity and focuses on abilities rather than deficits. In addition to working with clients on the autism spectrum, Ashley works with children, teens, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and behavioral concerns, as well as with parents on parenting strategies.

Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and Pennsylvania as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Villanova University in 2007 and has completed Post-Master’s courses in counseling at Wilmington University. She has advanced training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and autism spectrum disorder from Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to CBT, Ashley incorporates a variety of other therapeutic techniques to best meet the needs of the individual.

Ashley sees clients ages 12-Adult exclusively via Telehealth; she is not accepting New Clients at this time.

Rates:

• Individual session $175 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $260)

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Anne Kosem, Counselor

MA, PLPC, CLC, NCC, MBA

Anne understands that all human beings are wired to struggle. At work, at school, at home, in our relationships and often deep within ourselves. While these challenges can be debilitating at times, she knows they can also serve as a pathway to growth!

Anne creates a collaborative, solution-focused environment where she invites Adults, Teens (15+), Parents and Couples to partner with her, ensuring they receive the guidance, the tools and the support they need to face their challenges with confidence.

Anne’s counseling approach is strengths-based and client-centered. She integrates evidence-based therapy models such as Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) according to the unique needs of each client.

Anne also brings 12 years of experience as a Certified Life Coach and Professional Coach where she had the privilege of supporting and inspiring individuals in their pursuit of more fulfilling lives through the exploration of careers, relationships and deeper journeys of self-discovery.

Anne is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Missouri. She earned a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University in 2022. In addition, she earned a Bachelor's in Speech Communication (1997), a Master's in Business Administration (2001), and accredited certifications in Life Coaching and Professional Coaching (2010) and Prepare and Enrich Facilitation (2022).

Advanced training to note: Dialectical Behaviorally Therapy (DBT); Prepare and Enrich facilitator training for Couples. Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)-upcoming.

Anne welcomes the following presenting concerns: anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation, interpersonal communication, family/relationship conflict, adjustment challenges (emotional/behavioral), marital discord and parental stress.

Anne is Welcoming New Clients and sees teen, individuals and couples. Anne’s hours of availability:

• Monday 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 10 am - 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (virtual)
• Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Saturdays and Sundays by request

Rates:

• Individual session $125  (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $190)
• Couples session $140 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $210)
• Family session $155/50 minutes (up to 4 people; first session with in take is 90 minutes; $232)

Bailey Marek, Counselor in Training

BA MS CIT

Starting therapy can feel daunting, overwhelming, or even sometimes scary. That is why Bailey
strives to create a space that provides individuals with an immediate feeling of ease and comfort.
Bailey understands how heavy and isolating it can feel to carry around all of the challenges and
adversities we face throughout our lives. She strongly believes in the power of having a space
where these experiences are accepted--free of judgment. A space where individuals are
encouraged to show up authentically and unapologetically themselves.

Therapy is all about giving you the tools and space you need to make changes in your life.
Whether it be coping with stressors of daily life, processing difficult events, managing anxiety, or simply learning more about yourself, Bailey is ready to help. From humor, to play techniques, to exploring the neurobiology behind symptoms, she is committed to providing individualized strategies and experiences to help each person.

Bailey provides services to children, adolescents, teens, and adults coping with anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, anger management, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and ADHD. She also works with parents on parenting skills and family relationships. Bailey graduated from Western Illinois University Clinical and Community Mental Health Master’s Program in May of 2023. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2020 from Butler University with a concentration in Psychology and minors in Neuroscience and Biology.

Her education and years of neuro research have provided her with an extensive understanding of neurological development from birth to old age. Clients can expect Bailey to utilize this knowledge and perspective to help explain behaviors and needs, as well as to craft well-rounded and thoughtful interventions.  

Bailey is currently pursuing training to become a Registered Play Therapist and is also working towards her certification in AutPlay Therapy. She is currently under supervision by Barbara Bryant Ed.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S. 

Bailey is Welcoming New Clients and sees clients ages 6-adult, parents, and families.  Bailey's hours of availability:

• Monday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Tuesday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Wednesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Individual session $120 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $180)
• Couples session $125 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $187.50)
• Family session $140/50 minute session; for up to 4 individuals (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $210 )

* NOTE:  Based on Counselor in Training status Bailey’s fee is self-pay and she does not provide a superbill option for Out of Network consideration.

Kim McGuiness, Counselor/Get Centered Clinical Director

M.Ed., LPC, NCC

When working with Kim your initial reaction will be one of comfort and relief. Kim recognizes how difficult it can be to make the choice to see a counselor. She understands the feeling of dread in finding the right fit and more importantly finding someone that is willing to do more than listen. Kim knows how we all find ways to rationalize our feelings, yet wonder if there is more to life. She recognizes how we carry anxiousness and sadness and how that can lead to feeling overwhelmed and influence how we react at home, work and school.

Kim believes many of us hold onto our experiences so tightly they impact not only our thoughts, but create symptoms in our bodies and put stress on how we communicate with our family and friends. Kim’s 20 years of experience in human resources and consulting shows up in sessions in how she helps clients find strategies that work for them as individuals, in relationships with others, or as a family. It has been said that "Kim helps clients create a strategy toolkit for themselves to use and help them feel real change". She is convinced we each hold a purpose in life and she is eager to help you interrupt old patterns that are no longer working for you in order to feel a freedom in being the person you know you can be.

Kim completed her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri St. Louis after past corporate, consulting and inpatient clinical work.  Kim works with individuals dealing with a variety of struggles and has been trained or certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Couple’s Therapy, Mindfulness, Grief, Play Therapy, Safe Zone, Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk. Kim is a member of the American Counseling Association, Honor Society, and certified as an Ability Ally for Inclusion.  As Clinical Director Kim teams with the owner to provide oversight, vision, and feedback on all clinical/coaching functions and support roles within Get Centered.

Kim's System of Purpose Visual and Worksheet can be purchased by clicking here.

Kim is Welcoming New Clients and sees adult and couples; Kim's hours of availability:

• Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Telehealth & Extended Hours and days available upon request

Rates:

• Individual session $175 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $260)
• Couples session 50 minutes $195 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $290)
• Couples session 90 minutes $290

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Lisa Oliver, Counselor

M.Ed., PLPC, NCC

Lisa works from a person centered approach believing that we are the experts of our own lives with unique lived experiences. Her goal in the counseling relationship is to walk alongside clients as they process their thoughts and emotions in a manner that positively impacts their overall health. Lisa is dedicated to creating an inviting, non judgmental, confidential environment where she can create a partnership with her clients to ensure their future success.

Lisa provides services to children, adolescents, teens, and adults coping with anxiety, depression, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, anger management, phobias, trauma, self esteem challenges, and ADHD. She works with parents and couples on parenting skills and family relationships.

Lisa holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Missouri - St. Louis. The program is nationally recognized as one of the best in the country and is staffed with some of the most renowned clinicians. In addition to practicing as a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor Lisa is also a certified school counselor. Lisa is currently pursuing training to become a Registered Play Therapist. She is currently under supervision by Barbara Bryant Ed.D., LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S.

Lisa has over a decade of experience working with children, parents, and families in the school setting as both a teacher and school counselor. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Early Childhood Education from Ohio University as well as teacher certification in the state of Missouri for kindergarten through sixth grade.

Megan Patterson, Counselor In Training

BA, CIT

Megan warmly welcomes all into her practice. She is open-minded and meets you where you are, no matter where that may be. Empathy is something she holds near and dear, and she aspires to make a connection with everyone she meets. She believes that our differences are what make us who we are, and that everyone should have the space to explore what makes you, you. In her therapeutic space, she invites you to bring your whole authentic self, and will welcome and accept you as you are. 

Megan provides services to Youth, Adults, Families, and Couples. She completed her graduate practicum at the University of Missouri- St. Louis’s Counseling and Social Advocacy Center. In this, she was able to work with clients from various walks of life. She has a peaked interest in family and couple therapy. In addition to completing her Master’s degree and licensure, she will be obtaining a certification in family, marriage, and couples counseling that requires specialized training and coursework. Megan also has an interest in working with teens and young adults as they navigate boundaries, anxiety, depression, adjusting to life changes, and processing trauma. 

Megan has various experiences working with those school-aged through elderly in a variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. She is a big research bug, and has worked in research settings pertaining to Behavioral Neuroscience and the physiology of Trauma. She has volunteered in the community to advocate for populations in need, and aspires to help others advocate for themselves as well. She is excited to meet you, and join you on the journey that is navigating your mental health!

Megan is currently completing her M.Ed. at the University of Missouri – St. Louis in her CACREP Accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and is scheduled to graduate in May 2024. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2018 from the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a concentration in Psychology from the school’s Honors Program through Pierre Laclede Honors College. Megan is participating in Get Centered's CIT and PLPC Academy and is supervised on-site by Kathy Simmons, M.Ed., LPC, NCC #2019040721 with additional supervision from the Clinical Director Kim McGuiness, M.Ed., LPC, NCC #2019003417.

Megan is Welcoming New Clients and sees clients ages 8-adult, couples and families. 

Megan’s hours of availability:

• Monday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Tuesday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Friday 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

*Telehealth & Extended Hours and days available upon request

Rates:

• Individual session $100 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $150)
• Couples session $120 (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $170)
• Family session $130/50-minute session; for up to 4 individuals (first session with intake is 90 minutes; $200 )

* NOTE:  Based on Counselor in Training status Megan’s fee is self-pay, and she does not provide a superbill option for Out of Network consideration.

Kathy Simmons, Counselor/Manager CIT and PLPC Academy

M.Ed., LPC, NCC