About Your Care

Our team strives always to provide a safe place for individuals and families to find healing and hope through life's ups and downs. This safe space begins with your relationship with your therapist and is foundational to the healing process. Our therapists pursue the highest levels of education and training to offer our clients the most competent care.

We look forward to meeting you and walking through this journey with you.

Dr. Meg Roetto- DMFT, LCSW
Director

I am passionate about walking alongside families and individuals as they work through trauma, grief and loss, family transitions, parenting struggles, and other difficulties in their lives. I have extensive training in grief and loss, family therapy, trauma, attachment, and play therapy. I have completed a National Adoption Mental Health Training. I also research ambiguous loss theory to improve my client's lives and the field as a whole.

I work with all ages through many difficulties. We all deserve a safe place to be heard and work through our own journey of life. I especially love walking alongside those who have been affected by foster care and adoption.

Frankie Crawford- LCSW
Assistant Director

Life is full of challenging times and transitions, and I understand how vital compassion and support can be when struggling through these challenges. I have spent time working with foster, adopted, and troubled youth in residential treatment, rehousing programs, and case management. I am passionate about enhancing healthy coping, communication, and attachment skills while fostering a safe environment for individuals and families to process grief, trauma, loss, and day to day struggles. I work with all ages but especially love helping children and youth affected by foster care and adoption.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and actively working on training to become a credentialed Play therapist under a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. I am nationally certified in adoption competent counseling and specifically focus on grief and ambiguous loss, trauma, attachment, and play therapy to help you through your unique situations.

Sydney Vandegrift- LCSW
Research & Outreach Coordinator

I am passionate about working with people and providing services that bring clarity and healing to their lives. I have experience working with individuals affected by human trafficking and substance use, as well as individuals impacted by foster care and adoption.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused therapeutic approaches when working with individuals. I believe people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are closely linked. I utilize these approaches to bring about awareness while also discussing potential solutions to problems. I will partner with you, challenge you, and support you through this exploration and healing process.

I understand reaching out and beginning this process is intimidating; but I am here to walk through this journey with you.

Treasure Douglass- LMSW

My passion for this field of work comes from my deep and genuine belief that we are all inherently worthy- just the way we are. My desire is to help my clients find the confidence to truly accept and understand themselves, despite any struggles they may be experiencing.

I utilize aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy along with the therapeutic relationship to help my clients achieve their goals. I use Exposure Response Prevention for those struggling with OCD. I have additional training in ADHD competent therapy and am nationally certified in Adoption Competency.

Committing to the therapy process can be scary, I understand. When we work together, we find the strength to challenge ourselves and change our lives. If you are ready to take that next step, reach out to me, I am here to help. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker currently under the supervision of Spero's director, Dr. Meg Roetto, DMFT, LCSW.

Tunyaluk Batchan- PLMFT

I am a bilingual therapist who is passionate and experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults, including LGBTQIA+ teens and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, transitional issues, relationship/separation, and other mental health concerns. I am also trained in EMDR to treat clients who have experienced trauma. I help clients become desensitized and unstuck in unhealthy patterns, painful relationships, or overwhelming circumstances and create hope.

I am a registered Supervised Marriage and Family Therapist and am Level 1 & 2 EMDR trained and currently working toward my EMDRIA certification. I am under the supervision of Spero's director, Dr. Meg Roetto, DMFT, LCSW, LMFT.

Megan Dougherty- SMFT

I am deeply committed to guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healthier and more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in helping clients work through the complexities that come with relational struggles.

I employ therapeutic techniques such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to foster growth and healing. Additionally, I utilize the Gottman Methods and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples and families strengthen their bonds and navigate life’s challenges. Together, we will work to pinpoint obstacles, create solutions, and establish successful new patterns, ensuring that you can face the future with resilience and hope.

I am a registered Supervised Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision of Spero's director, Dr. Meg Roetto, DMFT, LCSW, LMFT.

AnnaLela Collins- SMFT

Each of us has a story filled with moments of celebration, loss, and many other twists and turns. The beauty of our stories is that they all look different, and each deserves to be heard. Oftentimes, we find ourselves alone and not knowing where to go next. One of my biggest passions is to walk alongside people and help them find their next step that offers positive change. My desire is to help people experience healing in a way that is unique to them. I encourage everyone to come as they are as I foster an environment that offers compassion and acceptance.

As a trauma-informed marriage and family therapist, I have worked with complex trauma survivors, including adults, children, and families alike. I also have experience working with grief and loss, guilt and shame, depression, anxiety, attachment ruptures, parenting challenges, and life transitions. I enjoy working with all ages.

My work also focuses on seeing people as individuals who have been greatly affected by the people and environment around them. I wish to empower people to take ownership of their story while we work together to find new paths of healing. I am under the supervision of Spero's director, Dr. Meg Roetto, DMFT, LCSW.

Lauren Robinson- LMFT

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my main goal in therapy is to make sure every person I work with feels truly heard, supported, and leaves our sessions feeling lighter and brighter.

My approach is to set clear goals, introduce structure, and take actionable steps to help you move forward. I want every client to walk away with a better sense of well-being than when they arrived, no matter what challenges they’re facing. I use a mix of techniques like solutions-focused, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and emotionally focused therapy.
I bring extensive experience in supporting individuals affected by domestic violence, including women and children. My specialized training equips me to address all stages of the domestic violence cycle and assist in trauma reprocessing.
At my core, I’m a client-centered therapist who values each individual’s uniqueness. I bring a splash of humor and a positive, affirming attitude to create a warm, welcoming space where you can share what's on your mind.
I look forward to walking with you with whatever you are facing in life right now!

I am licensed in both Missouri and Oklahoma.

Jenni Schmidt, BA in Psychology, MSW Intern

I am a clinical intern pursuing my Master of Social Work degree under the expert supervision of Frankie Crawford, LCSW.

I have approximately 20 years of experience in working with families and youth in social services and mental health. I believe that change and healing is possible for anyone who is taught the right tools and utilizes those tools to better themselves. I am passionate about helping people tap into their potential to reach their goals. My heartfelt desire is to offer hope and encouragement to individuals, couples, and families through therapy.

Mikaly Fandel- MFT Intern

I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy through National University, under the expert supervision of Dr. Roetto, DMFT, LCSW.

I am passionate about helping families with young children through difficult transitions, especially those related to neurodivergence. I understand that a diagnosis can be a scary thing for everyone; I am here to help guide kiddos and families by providing education, support, and various resources.

My goal is to support families while promoting effective behavioral changes. I have worked in childcare for close to ten years, and I have personal experience with children who are on the spectrum.