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.
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 is a practicing OB/GYN in St. Joseph and received his license to prescribe medications for opioid addiction. He is an active member of the Buchanan County Medical Society and is active in the community.
Dr. Corder is a practicing OB/GYN in St. Joseph and received his license 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.
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, APRN
Amy sees children starting at age 5 to adults. She provides medication management in collaboration with Dr. James Jura.
Amy sees children starting at age 5 to adults. She provides medication management in collaboration with Dr. James Jura.
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.
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.
Kristin Marquez, LPC
Kristin , with 12 years of experience in the field, She works with children, teenagers and adults. She has worked in a variety of fields such as corrections, Psychiatric Division of Family Services, Inpatient and private practice. Kristin works with a variety of disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSDs, anger management, and substance abuse. She has certification in dealing with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders and offers parenting classes. In addition, she does EAP contract work.
Kristin , with 12 years of experience in the field, She works with children, teenagers and adults. She has worked in a variety of fields such as corrections, Psychiatric Division of Family Services, Inpatient and private practice. Kristin works with a variety of disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSDs, anger management, and substance abuse. She has certification in dealing with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders and offers parenting classes. In addition, she does EAP contract work.
Ronald Carter, MSW, LCSW
Ron is experienced in the treatment of adjustment disorders, aging , anger management, parenting skills training, depression, anxiety, and other psychological disorders for adults and children. In addition, he does EAP contract work.
Ron is experienced in the treatment of adjustment disorders, aging , anger management, parenting skills training, depression, anxiety, and other psychological disorders for adults and children. In addition, he does EAP contract work.
Christy Hendrix, LPN
Christy helps Dr. Jura with all daily tasks.
Christy helps Dr. Jura with all daily tasks.
Hayley Thompson, LPN
Hayley helps Dr. Corder with his daily tasks
Hayley helps Dr. Corder with his daily tasks
Our Leadership Staff
Carolyn Paden, RN, BSN, MBA, FABC
Executive Director
Carolyn joined The CENTER in 2017. She is a nursing executive with over 34 years of experience, her leadership career has spanned several areas including; surgical, women's and children's, and various clinics. Carolyn leads The CENTER focusing on our mission and future vision.
Executive Director
Carolyn joined The CENTER in 2017. She is a nursing executive with over 34 years of experience, her leadership career has spanned several areas including; surgical, women's and children's, and various clinics. Carolyn leads The CENTER focusing on our mission and future vision.
