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Call us today to schedule an appointment with one of our professionals. We look forward to meeting you.
902 EDMOND STREET, SUITE 203
ST. JOSEPH, MO 64501
MAIN: (816) 364-4300
FAX: (816) 279-8148
[email protected]
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Our Professional Staff

Through a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health, our providers promote the psychical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of individuals who turn to us for care. 
Dr. James Jura
Medical Director
Dr. Jura is a board certified psychiatrist. He works with adults age 16 and older. He provides medication management for depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance abuse.
Dr. Robert Corder
Dr. Corder has retired from his OB/GYN practice in St. Joseph and received his SAMSHA Waiver to prescribe medications for opioid addiction.  He is an active member of the Buchanan County Medical Society and is active in the community.  
Laura Willoughby, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 
Licensed as a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Laura sees children and adults for a variety of disorders including ADHD. She enjoys working with school-aged children and youth starting at age 5. She provides medication management in collaboration with Dr. James Jura.  
Amy Tally,  Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
​Amy sees children starting at age 5 to adults.  She provides medication management in collaboration with Dr. James Jura, 
and received her SAMSHA  Waiver  to prescribe medications for opioid addiction.  She is an active member of the Buchanan County Medical Society and is active in the community and our surrounding communities.
Cassandra Veale, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Cassandra is Licensed as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, she will begin seeing patients on February 27, 2023 and is taking new patients.  She provides medication management in collaboration with Dr. James Jura.  
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Christine Nguyen, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Christine graduated from Maryville University and has been in the mental health field for about 5 years. Her experience in residential treatment for children brings a passion for helping patients change the course of their lives. She is providing medication management in collaboration with Dr. James Jura and is taking patients 5 years and up. 
Joyce Estes, Masters in Education, LCSW
Joyce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience. She has a wide variety of practice experience and works primarily with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety and panic, life stress and difficulty coping, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, LGBT issues, family and work stress and problems managing anger. She works with clients aged 12 and older. In addition, she does EAP contract work. 
Kara Weber, MSE Autism Spectrum Disorders
Kara has a Masters in Special Education, and Autism Spectrum Disorders, She is available for testing and consulting.  She will gladly accept referrals from local physicians and school professionals.  Kara does Adult and child testing, Life skills, and health/wellness and coaching; coping skills, strategies, social skills, behaviors, mental health.
Rayelin Garcia, LMSW
​ Rayelin is a licensed master social worker. She provides valuable tools for coping with life stressors, anger management, self-care, LGBTQ+ community, cultural issues and establishing healthy boundaries. She works with clients ages 5 and older and as a therapist approach from a person centered, strengths-based approach that empowers families and individuals.   

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Our Leadership Staff

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Christine Feuerbacher
Executive Director 
Christine joined Samaritan Counseling Center in 2020.  As Executive Director, Christine oversees all Samaritan's activities and programs. She brings vast non-profit experience from our community working in various clinics as well as our local food bank.  Before being promoted to Executive Director she served as the Director of Development.

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Christi Miller
​Associate Executive Director
 Building from her experience in non-profit organizations, grant writing, mental health and community mobilization, Christi brings her passion for people and creating community-level change to Samaritan Counseling Center. 
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