Wellbeing Staff

Meet with Dr. Asher.

Jaron Asher, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with 23 years of clinical experience working with individuals 18 years and older. He spent the past 17 years working at a community health center as their psychiatrist and Chief Behavioral Health Officer. His work at his former agency included the integration of behavioral health with primary care. He is experienced in the psychiatric treatment of the whole range of adult diagnoses with an emphasis on ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.

Meet with Cheryl.

Cheryl King-Easterling is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals, families and groups. She spent the past 9 years working in community-mental health serving as both a therapist and a clinical supervisor. Cheryl served as the leader of the Trauma-Informed Care initiative at her former agency, promoting wellness in both clients and staff. She is experienced in evidence-based practices addressing issues such as stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma.

Meet with Lisa.

Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. She is a trained art therapist and experienced in talk therapy with individuals and groups. She has been working in clinical spaces for over 10 years and has a prior career dedicated to Student Affairs, International Education, and Law School Administration. In her downtime Lisa enjoys artmaking, traveling, cooking, reading, beekeeping, and spending time with family, friends and her 3 dogs. She has traveled extensively domestically and internationally. This has contributed to her passion for social justice, inclusivity, cultural humility and lifelong learning.

Tasha is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, Texas, and Colorado. Tasha has 16 years of clinical experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds in nonprofit organizations, community mental health and the healthcare industry. She also has experience with life coaching, energy work and hypnotherapy. Her passion is supporting individuals through trauma and life transitions; she believes collaboration is strongest when everyone’s wisdom is valued.  Outside of work, you’ll often find Tasha hiking or backpacking; she also enjoys travel, crafting and crocheting, going to the gym, and, more often than not, you will find her singing a tune to herself or doing a celebratory dance.