Meet Our Missouri Therapists
Jill Hasso, LPC
She/Her
In Lee’s Summit & Online
Jill works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. She takes a person-centered, psychodynamic approach to therapy, offering a supportive space for clients to slow down, process emotions openly, and explore deeper patterns that may be contributing to ongoing distress. Jill values therapy that is collaborative, emotionally attuned, and grounded in genuine care for clients as individuals.
Specialties: Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic stress, adults 18+
Dustin Bennett Frieda
He/Him
In Columbia & Online
A former music teacher, Dustin enjoyw working with both teens & adults. He' is a student intern working under the close supervision of Kristi Sveum. He is constantly going the extra mile to help his clients often participating in extra consultations or trainings to make sure he is able to help as many clients as possible.
Specialties: Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Anxiety, Chronic stress, teens & adults 18+
Madi Leatherman Bryant, MSW LMSW
She/Her
In Columbia, MO
Madi works primarily with children, teens and college students. She is trained in TF-CBT, the evidence based treatment for PTSD in these ages. Additionally, she loves working with all kinds of anxiety, life changes & social challenges.
Specialties: Anxiety, navigating change, trauma & stress in children, teens & college students
Jordan Lascuola, MSW, LCSW
He/Him
In Columbia & Online
Jordan specializes in helping teens and young adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He creates a space for deep healing while meeting clients where they are—whether you're ready to dive in or still figuring out what you need. Jordan is LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming, and values honesty, vulnerability, and exploration in his work with clients ages 14 and older.
Specialties: Anxiety, stress, personal identity development and navigate major life challenges, ages 14+
Ashley Elder, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
She/Her
In Lee’s Summit & Online
I specialize in working with adolescents, and their families, who experience symptoms of anxiety and depression or who engage in high-risk behaviors and/or have experienced a traumatic event. In therapy I work to help clients develop and execute coping strategies to establish and maintain a life they enjoy living.
Specialties: Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideation and self-injurious behaviors
Mikayla Wichern LCSW
She/Her
Online in Missouri & North Carolina
Mikayla Wichern offers online therapy for adults and college students who have ongoing challenges with depression, anxiety and trauma, relationships, grief, and so much more. Mikayla is very direct and enjoys using humor during her sessions with clients.
Specialties: Anxiety, OCD, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Grief and more!
She/Her
In Columbia, MO
Alison Ballou works with adults, and college students who have ongoing challenges with depression, anxiety and trauma, adoption, and works with those in the LGBTQ community.
Specialties: Trauma/ PTSD, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, and more.
Alison Ballou- PLPC
Katherine Ottofy, LCSW
She/Her
In Columbia, MO
Katherine Ottofy works with adults of all ages, including elderly, and college students who have ongoing challenges with anxiety, grief, trauma, and so much more. She really values mental health, and her aim is to help clients stop feeling stuck and help them meet their goals.
Specialties: PTSD/Trauma, EMDR, CPT, Anxiety, Grief, OCD
Casey Jackson, LPC
He/Him
In Lee’s Summit & Online
Casey Jackson offers online and in person at Lee’s Summit, therapy to teens adults in Missouri. He has experience in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family or relationship difficulties, life transitions & stress. He values the therapeutic relationship and seeks to empower his clients, along with providing empathy, humor, and kindness.
Specialties: EMDR, Children, Teens, Retirement, Anxiety, Depression
Kristi Sveum MSW, LCSW
She/Her
In Columbia & Online in both Missouri & Illinois
Kristi Sveum works with adolescents, teens, and college students who have ongoing challenges with anxiety, trauma, relationships, OCD, grief, and so much more.
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Children, Teens
Jessica Oliver MSW, LCSW
She/Her
Jessica brings a positive energy into the counseling office and is passionate about helping people find healing when things seem overwhelming. Jessica uses well researched techniques and believes in the power of counseling. She meets each client where they are and helps people find the courage & find the right tools to be the best version of themselves.
Specialties: Trauma & PTSD, survivors of sexual violence, college adjustment & severe anxiety
Sarah Miller
Client Care & Practice Ops. Coordinator
she/her
Sarah is our Client Care & Practice Operations Coordinator at Aspire. She serves as a welcoming first point of contact — helping clients feel at ease from the very first interaction. Known for her warm presence and quiet reliability, she naturally keeps things running smoothly while ensuring people around her feel genuinely cared for.
Integrity, care, and presence are at the heart of everything Sarah does. Whether you're navigating the process for the first time or simply need a steady, helpful person on the other end of the line, Sarah is someone you can count on to listen, follow through, and make the experience as smooth as possible.
Outside of work, Sarah finds balance and feels most grounded when she's surrounded by the people she loves, out in nature, or immersed in something creative. Those moments of connection and restoration are what fuel everything she brings to her work each day.
Each of our therapists have their own specialties counseling specialties and populations they work best with. Our therapists are highly trained in specific evidence-based counseling techniques.
*We are considered out of network providers (meaning we are not “in network” with your insurance) and our therapists standard rates range from $100-175. To learn more, please visit our Rates & Insurance page.