Finding the right counselor is the first step on your journey. Each of our therapists brings a unique blend of experience and empathy to help you find your way to emotional stability and relational connection. Our staff counselors are either LPCs (Licensed Professional Counselors) or PLPC’s (Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors) under the weekly supervision of an LPC. We also have graduate student interns under supervision by one of our staff counselors.
Ed is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Missouri, a Professional Member of the ACA, the AAMFT, and the ICEEFT, working with couples, men, women, families, and teens as one with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). His counseling experience includes issues related to couples (including pre-marital), anger, sexual addictions (including pornography) attachment disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, bi-polar disorder, and ministry issues. His approach to counseling theory flows from the confluence of evidence-based clinical theories and with Biblical wisdom. Licensed as a Presbyterian minister, Ed has over fifteen years experience in church ministry, much of which involved counseling. His clinical training included supervision under the Boston Christian Counseling Center and Crossroads Counseling in St. Louis. He completed his MA in Counseling and Masters of Divinity at Covenant Theological Seminary in 2000. He also holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Tulsa and a BFA in Painting from the University of Kansas. Ed and Margaret have been married since 1993 and have three adult children.
Margaret Killeen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Missouri, a professional member of the ACA and the ICEFT working with marriages, couples and individuals since 2001. She has specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through the Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (an evidence-based modality to help distressed couples regain emotional connection).
Her counseling experience includes all forms of marriage and couple work, issues related to anger and anxiety, the complex relational impact of ADHD, addictions (substances, including pornography), attachment disorders, depression, religious abuse and loss. Having grown up overseas, Margaret welcomes clients from other countries, cultures and religious backgrounds. She loves seeing her clients regain a sense of stability and newfound hope in their closest relationships.
Margaret and her husband Ed co-founded Killeen Counseling in 2010, to meet the needs they recognized in their community for high quality counseling that included relational and spiritual needs. Margaret received her education from Vanderbilt University, the University of Kansas and Covenant Theological Seminary. She and her husband Ed have been married since 1993 and have three adult children.
Jamie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who received his Masters in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. He has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). Before pursuing a counseling career, Jamie worked as a plumber, but decided he preferred working with people. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Studies in addition to three years experience working with children in school care settings. His counseling experience includes working with children, adolescents, couples, and individuals dealing with grief, shame, anger, depression, emotional vocabulary development, and relational conflict. His interests include working with children and adolescents, and couples facing struggles or simply desiring to grow closer. He has a heart for helping others to understand how much God cares for them and what He has done for them, and is passionate about working with people of all beliefs.
Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens, individuals, & couples. She has a deep appreciation for the human heart and enjoys helping others navigate the complexities of life. She has received advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). Her counseling experience includes relationship and/or marital conflict, family-of-origin issues, ADHD and its related concerns, spirituality, issues of identity, abuse and trauma. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore new paths in life, learn more about themselves and their relationships, and experience new ways of flourishing. Jennifer lives with her family in Webster Groves.
Lauren Kofron is a Masters of Counseling graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary and a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor. She believes everyone has a unique story and desires to provide support as her clients navigate the tender territory of pain, hope, and healing. Lauren welcomes the opportunity to work with people of all ages and backgrounds. She has received advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals, couples, and families (EFT) through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). Her counseling experience includes relationship and/or marital conflict, family-of-origin issues, grief & loss, depression, and anxiety. Her goal is to foster safety, trust, and self-compassion as her clients explore change, healing, and wholeness. Lauren has been married for 17 adventurous years and together with her husband they are raising three spirited young teens. In her personal time, she enjoys gardening and cultivating her first cut flower garden.
Allie Masters is a PLPC and Masters of Counseling graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary. She has advanced training in EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), a theory utilizing attachment science. She applies this theory to work with teens, adults, and couples. She values the opportunity to hear each person’s formative story, helping them feel seen and understood, and to help navigate whatever “stuckness” they find themselves in. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and from the belief that meaningful growth happens when people feel truly understood and supported. Her areas of interest include identity formation, seasons of change, loneliness, anxiety, depression, spirituality and relational struggles, especially between couples and adult or teen children and their parents. With any client, she broadens their self-understanding to improve relationship to self and others, breaking down the barriers to connection and care. Allie is currently accepting new clients. And when she is not counseling, Allie happily makes a home with her husband and goofy Bernedoodle, Frank. With an iced latte in hand, she enthusiastically adds to her to-be-read list, adores a themed party, and has inadvertently become the office’s sweet-treat baker.
Justin Dodd is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri (License #: 2026012308), specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy, the leading evidence-based model for couples counseling. Justin has extensive experience aiding couples navigating communication difficulties surrounding anger, grief, anxiety, and betrayals of various kinds in relationships. He also loves helping veterans and first responders find words in individual counseling to better understand their own experiences and better seek support from their loved ones.
He is honored to enter into the often heavy moments of marriage counseling and individual counseling work. Many individuals and couples come to Justin feeling very stuck or hopeless. Justin is keenly interested in helping clients learn how protective patterns have historically served them well and where those same patterns may create blocks for the very relationships they hope to strengthen. He is a firm believer that emotions hold important keys to connection and that better understanding of emotional tendencies in ourselves and others are cornerstones of relational flourishing.
Along with his counseling work, Justin serves in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis teaching a variety of psychology courses. His favorite courses to teach include Psych 1100: Contemporary Issues in Psychology and Psych 3645: Understanding Emotions. He delights in staying current on counseling research to better serve his clients. In his free time, Justin enjoys cooking with cast-iron skillets for his wife, riding his classic motorcycle, and cheering for the Cardinals.
Shelly Simpson is a graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary. Originally from Colombia, South America, she earned a B.S. in Psychology and obtained her Colombian counseling license before moving to the U.S. In Colombia, Shelly worked closely with children diagnosed with cancer and their families, as well as with children facing learning challenges. Since relocating to the U.S., she has held various roles supporting children and families in diverse educational settings, including developing and implementing a social-emotional curriculum to enhance children’s emotional well-being and interpersonal skills.
Shelly has received advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) through the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and works with individuals across all ages, as well as with couples. She specializes in helping clients navigate grief, anxiety, and relationship struggles, providing a compassionate and supportive space for healing and growth.
When working with children, Shelly’s framework integrates the theories of Attachment and Family Systems, helping the clients and their families build stronger, more secure relationships.
Married since 2008, Shelly and her husband have two wonderful children who keep them busy and engaged. As a counselor, she understands that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and deeply values creating a safe, nurturing space where clients feel heard and supported. With a culturally sensitive presence, she helps individuals, couples, and families work toward their therapeutic goals.
Shelly Simpson es egresada de Covenant Theological Seminary. Originaria de Colombia, Sudamérica, ella obtuvo su título y licencia en Psicología antes de mudarse a Los Estados Unidos. En Colombia, Shelly trabajó estrechamente con niños diagnosticados con cáncer y sus familias, así como con niños con dificultades de aprendizaje. Desde que se mudó a Los EE. UU., ha desempeñado varios roles apoyando a niños y a familias en diversos entornos educativos, incluyendo el desarrollo e implementación de un plan de estudios socioemocional para mejorar el bienestar emocional y las habilidades interpersonales de los niños.
Shelly recibió formación avanzada en Terapia Centrada en las Emociones (Emotionally Focused Therapy-EFT) a través del Centro Internacional de Excelencia en Terapia Centrada en las Emociones (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy-ICEEFT) y trabaja con personas de todas las edades, así como con parejas. Se especializa en ayudar a sus clientes a navegar el duelo, la ansiedad y las dificultades en sus relaciones, brindándoles un espacio compasivo y de apoyo para la sanidad emocional y el crecimiento personal.
Al trabajar con niños, el enfoque que Shelly utiliza integra las teorías del apego y de los sistemas familiares, ayudando a los clientes y a sus familias a construir relaciones más fuertes y seguras.
Casados desde 2008, Shelly y su esposo tienen dos hijas maravillosas que los mantienen ocupados e involucrados en sus vidas. Como consejera, comprende que los desafíos de la vida pueden resultar abrumadores y valora profundamente la creación de un espacio seguro y acogedor donde los clientes se sientan escuchados y apoyados. Con una presencia culturalmente sensible, ayuda a individuos, parejas y familias a alcanzar sus objetivos terapéuticos.
Michael is a counseling intern completing a Master of Arts in Counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary. Married and raising four children, he previously earned a BA in Pastoral Studies from Moody Bible Institute and an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary.
Michael is interested in working with adults and couples facing relational difficulties, divorce and post-divorce adjustment, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety and depression, spiritual questions and crises, and the effects of early family experiences. As a military veteran, he brings a personal understanding of some of the unique challenges veterans and their families may face. Additionally, previous pastoral ministry experience also informs his ability to engage thoughtfully with the spiritual dimensions of clients’ lives when desired.
Michael believes that people and their behavioral and relational patterns make sense within the context of a person’s story and relationships, and that meaningful change is possible even in long-standing struggles.
Sophia is a graduate intern pursuing her Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. With a background in education and youth ministry, she brings a commitment to walking alongside individuals as they navigate formative and complex stages of life. She views the counseling room as a safe space for clients to feel truly known, seen, and supported while working toward healing. Sophia’s approach is characterized by empathy with a framework of Attachment Theory and Family Systems. She strives to provide a compassionate presence for those facing transition and change. She enjoys working with teenagers, women, and couples. Her interests include working with disordered eating, identity and sexuality, relationship struggles, anxiety, spirituality, and life transitions. Sophia lives in South City with her husband.
Lyle is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary. His experience in education as a tutor, along with his work in the special needs community as a behavioral coach, has cultivated a deep passion for supporting and encouraging individuals through life’s challenges.
Lyle is passionate about working with children, adolescents, individuals, and couples navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, anger, life transitions, sexual addiction, and other personal and relational struggles. He recognizes the courage it takes to seek counseling and views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative journey toward healing, growth, and restoration.
Committed to creating a compassionate and supportive environment, Lyle desires to walk alongside people of all backgrounds and beliefs as they pursue greater hope, resilience, and emotional well-being in their lives and relationships.
