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Meet The Team

Dr. Kathleen Ward, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Director

Kathie Ward, PhD

Clinical Director | Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Ward is a 1998 graduate of the University of Tulsa doctoral program in clinical psychology. She jokes that she will happily show off her transcript to anyone who wants to see it. (So far, no takers.)​

Administration Staff

Amanda Effinger

Amanda Effinger

Billing & HR Manager

Amanda has been with MPA since 2007; she is a whiz at helping us all navigate insurance with ease.​

Brittany Waugh

Brittany Waugh

Billing Assistant

McAlester

Licensed Professional Counselor | Psychological Technician

Beth Phillips, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor | Psychological Technician

Lee Talley, Registered Psychological Technician

Lee Talley

Registered Psychological Technician

Sarah Vanderburg, Psychological Technician

Sarah Vanderburg

Psychological Technician

Hannah Jennings, Office Manager

Hannah Jennings

Office Manager

Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Registered Play Therapist

Reynada Wall, LCSW, RPT

Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Registered Play Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor

Tanya Johnson, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Lee Talley, Registers Psychological Technician

Lee Talley

Sarah Rouse, Psychological Technician

Sarah Rouse

Psychological Technician

​Hannah Jennings

​Hannah Jennings

Since 2015, Hannah's warmth and kindness has permeated the atmosphere at MPA.​

McPherson

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Candace Dixon, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

LaMonte Rothrock, LPC

LaMonte Rothrock, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Lisa Yoder, LSCSW

Lisa Yoder, LSCSW

Therapist

Hannah Reasoner, Administrative Assistant

Hannah Reasoner

Administrative Assistant

Licensed Master's Level Psychologist | Mental Health Therapist | Psychological Assessor

Lauren Richmond, MS

Licensed Master's Level Psychologist | Mental Health Therapist | Psychological Assessor

Matraca Smith, LMSW

Matraca Smith, LMSW

Licensed Master of Social Work

Kellory Blanchard, LPC

Kellory Blanchard, LPC

Lead Clinician | Licensed Professional Counselor

Kellory has spent a significant part of her career -both as a counselor, and before that in higher education administration-working with college students and young adults.

Leslee Miller

Leslee Miller

Office Manager

Suzanne Wolcott, MDiv, LSCSW

Suzanne Wolcott, MDiv, LSCSW

Therapist

McAlester, OK

📍 609 S 2nd St, McAlester, OK 74501
📞 +1 918 302 0203
🕓 Hours: Monday & Tuesday 9am-4pm, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-12pm, Before/after hours telehealth appointments available

Kathie Ward, PhD., Clinical Psychologist

Health Service Psychologist, OK#924

McPheson, KS

📍 114 N Main St, McPherson, KS 67460
📞 +1 620 504 8262
🕓 Hours: Monday-Friday by appointment, Evening and Weekend Hours available by appointment

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