MEET OUR CLINICIANS

  • Thomas Murphy, LPC

    Thom is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is Nationally Board Certified. Thom’s masters degree in counseling has assisted him in developing a clinical practice that empowers people to create abundant lives. Thom’s passion for therapy is attributed to God and is fundamental to his faith. Thom finds it powerful and fulfilling to see people and relationships heal.

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, ChampVA, Compsych EAP, GEHA, Health Advocate EAP, Health Link, Home State Health, Humana, Medicaid (Healthy Blue, MO Healthnet, Show Me Healthy Kids, & UHC Community Plan), Mercy, United Healthcare, UMR, VA, VACCN

  • Mary Allen, MS, LPC, NCC

    Mary is a licensed professional counselor trained in evidence-based treatment for mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Mary Allen’s work has created a lasting impact in both Phelps and Pulaski County. Mary’s primary goal uses evidence-based counseling to help individuals function at the highest level possible. With a Bachelors Of Science in Psychology degree from the University of Missouri and a Master's Of Science in Community Counseling Psychology degree from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg Kansas, Mary has mastered her counseling skill.  

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, ChampVA, Cigna, FEP, GEHA, Health Link, Home State Health, Medicaid (MO Healthnet, Show Me Healthy Kids, & UHC Community Plan), Medicare (Optum plan only), Tricare, United Healthcare, UMR, VA, VACCN

  • Greg Hessler, LPC

    Greg is a licensed professional counselor with A Place For Grace. Greg has 20 years of experience that he uses eagerly to help individuals and couples resolve life difficulties. Greg believes that there are times in life when we make attempts to resolve problems and discover that we could use additional help; even professional help. Greg offers many different therapeutic methods to assist clients in meeting their own specified goals within his practice. He is especially pleased to work with people and families in the Fort Leonard Wood military community.

    Insurances Accepted: GEHA, Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare, UMR, VA, VACCN

  • Rebecca Williams, MA, LPC

    Rebecca is a licensed professional counselor trained in evidence-based treatment for mental health.  Rebecca's goal as a therapist is to create a safe and encouraging environment to help clients who want assistance with life's struggles.  Rebecca is passionate about providing healing, education, support, and evidence-based treatment to clients.  She considers it an honor to work in the counseling field and finds her work rewarding.  Rebecca's goals are to help you gain a better understanding about yourself, improve quality of life, behaviors, and mindset.

    Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, United Healthcare, UMR

    Currently accepting Telehealth clients only.

  • Pro Bono Counseling Services | January–May 2026

    We will be offering pro bono counseling services to support individuals and families in the community. These services are provided by a Master of Social Work (MSW) student intern as part of a supervised graduate practicum experience.

    Counseling services are offered at no cost, are short-term in nature, and are delivered under approved professional supervision. Availability is limited, and services are intended to provide supportive counseling and resource connection during this designated time period.


We understand that it can be challenging to find the right clinician that also accepts your insurance. With this in mind, all clinicians at A Place for Grace offer cash pay rates for clients wishing to opt out of using their insurance to pay for services or for those that are uninsured. If you would like more information on cash pay rates, please contact our office at (573) 774 - 4198.

Disclaimer: Some clinicians’ schedules may be full at the time of your request for services. If this is the case, we will do our best to work with you on scheduling with another clinician.