Team (List) | Pepper Brown Associates

Tracy Howland, LCPC

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

"I want to provide clients a safe and welcoming space to feel heard and understood."

Kaitlyn Orear, LPC

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

Kaity is new to our practice. Credentialing with insurance panels is ongoing. At this time, she is able to accept BCBSIL PPO, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare insurances but we will be updating this site as changes occur.

Rebekah Theilen, LPC

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

Rebekah is new to our practice. Credentialing with insurance panels is ongoing. At this time, he is able to accept BCBSIL PPO, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare insurances but we will be updating this site as changes occur.

Becky Henington, Clinical Intern

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

If you are uninsured or are looking for low cost options, we offer treatment through our Clinical Internship Program. Our Masters Level training clinicians receive individual clinical supervision under an experienced licensed clinician.

Melissa Hinds

Melissa Hinds Psychiatry, PLLC

"My primary objective is to establish a secure and non-judgmental space for my clients."

Tommy Thompson

Sunrise Counseling Services

"At the crossroads of life, you can continue moving in the same direction or take a chance on something else and lean into a new challenge. I am here to journey with you."

Rachel Rambach, LCPC

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

"I want to help support you by identifying and harnessing your strengths and serving as an accountability partner along the way. Let’s collaborate to find solutions to the challenges you are currently facing."

Anne McFarland, LPC

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

Anne is transitioning at our practice from a clinical intern to being able to bill insurance as an LPC. Credentialing with insurance panels is ongoing. At this time, she is able to accept BCBSIL PPO, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare insurances but we will be updating this site as changes occur.

Kyle Wallbaum (He/Him/His), Clinical Intern

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

If you are uninsured or are looking for low cost options, we offer treatment through our Clinical Internship Program. Our Masters Level training clinicians receive individual clinical supervision under an experienced licensed clinician.

Amanda Henson

Finding Your Way, PLLC

"Your journey to healing begins with a single step. Let's take it together."

Kathleen Lyons

Springfield EMDR Therapy

"I am honored to serve people in their growth and healing toward their whole and integrated selves."

Rachel Brown, LCPC

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

"I am dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique journeys of healing and growth."

Jake Carman, LPC

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

Jake is new to our practice. Credentialing with insurance panels is ongoing. At this time, he is able to accept BCBSIL PPO, Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare insurances but we will be updating this site as changes occur.

Maria Libri, Clinical Intern

Pepper Brown & Associates, LLC

If you are uninsured or are looking for low cost options, we offer treatment through our Clinical Internship Program. Our Masters Level training clinicians receive individual clinical supervision under an experienced licensed clinician.

Dr. Michael Kessler

Full Life Assessment & Therapy

"I strive to understand a client's struggles in a non-judgmental environment and maintaining the perspective of valuing and caring for each client and respecting their individuality and worth. "

Dr. Melissa Franzen

Growth Abounds, PLLC

"There is room for growth all around. Don’t be afraid to go after what you want!"

Meet the Ash Grove Team

Tracy Howland, LCPC

Kaitlyn Orear, LPC

Rebekah Theilen, LPC

Becky Henington, Clinical Intern

Melissa Hinds

Tommy Thompson

Rachel Rambach, LCPC

Anne McFarland, LPC

Kyle Wallbaum (He/Him/His), Clinical Intern

Amanda Henson

Kathleen Lyons

Rachel Brown, LCPC

Jake Carman, LPC

Maria Libri, Clinical Intern

Dr. Michael Kessler

Dr. Melissa Franzen

Cancellation Policy

Meet the Ash Grove Team

Tracy Howland, LCPC

Kaitlyn Orear, LPC

Rebekah Theilen, LPC

Becky Henington, Clinical Intern

Melissa Hinds

Tommy Thompson

Rachel Rambach, LCPC

Anne McFarland, LPC

Kyle Wallbaum (He/Him/His), Clinical Intern

Amanda Henson

Kathleen Lyons

Rachel Brown, LCPC

Jake Carman, LPC

Maria Libri, Clinical Intern

Dr. Michael Kessler

Dr. Melissa Franzen

Cancellation Policy

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