Our Clinicians
Rachel Murdock
Rachel Murdock, MS, LPC, LCPC, LMHC is the owner/clinician of Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health, LLC, a group practice in Eastern Jackson County, MO. Her practice specializes in mental health counseling for first responders and individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, or post-traumatic stress, and survivors of abuse. Rachel does wellness checks for various first responder agencies to promote psychological resilience, psychoeducation about trauma and coping skills, and provide resources and referrals as part of a statutory mandate in Missouri (590.192), requiring all first responders to meet with a program service provider every three to five years.
Rachel is an expert witness for the United States in matters related to forensic interviews, process of disclosure, human trafficking dynamics and victimology.
Prior to January 2023, Rachel was a Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (SCAFI) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Victim Services Division, Child Victim Services Unit and held this position for seven months prior to her resignation, which led to her reopening her private practice. From 2012, to mid-2022, she was a Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (CAFI) in the same unit. Prior to joining the FBI, Rachel was a forensic interviewer at The Child Advocacy Center, Inc., in Springfield, Missouri. During her career as a forensic interviewer, Rachel conducted almost 3,000 forensic interviews of alleged victims of/or witnesses to an incident. Rachel has studied forensic interviewing, children’s memory and suggestibility, process of disclosure, and trauma responses of victims for over 20 years.
Rachel teaches at the collegiate level in undergraduate and graduate psychology programs at Avila University, Missouri State University and Southern New Hampshire State University.
Phone: 816-427-1337
Email: rachel@beyondthestormkc.com
Rachel Murdock
Rachel Murdock, MS, LPC, LCPC, LMHC is the owner/clinician of Beyond the Storm Behavioral Health, LLC, a group practice in Eastern Jackson County, MO. Her practice specializes in mental health counseling for first responders and individuals experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, or post-traumatic stress, and survivors of abuse. Rachel does wellness checks for various first responder agencies to promote psychological resilience, psychoeducation about trauma and coping skills, and provide resources and referrals as part of a statutory mandate in Missouri (590.192), requiring all first responders to meet with a program service provider every three to five years.
Rachel is an expert witness for the United States in matters related to forensic interviews, process of disclosure, human trafficking dynamics and victimology.
Prior to January 2023, Rachel was a Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (SCAFI) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Victim Services Division, Child Victim Services Unit and held this position for seven months prior to her resignation, which led to her reopening her private practice. From 2012, to mid-2022, she was a Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (CAFI) in the same unit. Prior to joining the FBI, Rachel was a forensic interviewer at The Child Advocacy Center, Inc., in Springfield, Missouri. During her career as a forensic interviewer, Rachel conducted almost 3,000 forensic interviews of alleged victims of/or witnesses to an incident. Rachel has studied forensic interviewing, children’s memory and suggestibility, process of disclosure, and trauma responses of victims for over 20 years.
Rachel teaches at the collegiate level in undergraduate and graduate psychology programs at Avila University, Missouri State University and Southern New Hampshire State University.
Phone: 816-427-1337
Email: rachel@beyondthestormkc.com
Michaela Jacobson
Seeking therapy can be difficult and intimidating; however, you just conquered the hardest step
of them all by pursuing therapy.
As a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, I am excited to leverage my personal, professional, and academic experiences in support of others and their pursuit of their best self. I look forward to supporting clients in the exploration of their unique experiences and deepening their awareness in order to have a greater understanding of themselves, as well as a way to alleviate issues.
Counseling sessions address current areas of concern within the realms of emotions, career,
identity, and relationships, as well as symptoms stemming from past trauma. I believe that meeting people where they are, making sure they feel heard and seen, and using a collaborative
and strengths based approach in therapy is important in leading people to achieve their goals.
By engaging in a collaborative, multi-modal approach, I work with my clients to look at the past
and the present, and engage with kindness in all parts of one’s story to experience freedom and wholeness.
Usually a crisis, anxiety, or depression bring us to therapy. One of my goals is to provide a
comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to help you discover the sources of these
symptoms and work through them holistically so that when life happens upon you, you are
equipped to navigate it better than before. It is my honor to walk alongside you and help you be
a catalyst for this process and to tap into the potential I believe that we all possess.
Phone: 816-653-6869
Email: michaela@beyondthestormkc.com
Michaela Jacobson
Seeking therapy can be difficult and intimidating; however, you just conquered the hardest step of them all by pursuing therapy.
As a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, I am excited to leverage my personal, professional, and academic experiences in support of others and their pursuit of their best self. I look forward to supporting clients in the exploration of their unique experiences and deepening their awareness in order to have a greater understanding of themselves, as well as a way to alleviate issues.
Counseling sessions address current areas of concern within the realms of emotions, career, identity, and relationships, as well as symptoms stemming from past trauma. I believe that meeting people where they are, making sure they feel heard and seen, and using a collaborative and strengths based approach in therapy is important in leading people to achieve their goals.
By engaging in a collaborative, multi-modal approach, I work with my clients to look at the past and the present, and engage with kindness in all parts of one’s story to experience freedom and wholeness.
Usually a crisis, anxiety, or depression bring us to therapy. One of my goals is to provide a comfortable, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to help you discover the sources of these symptoms and work through them holistically so that when life happens upon you, you are
equipped to navigate it better than before. It is my honor to walk alongside you and help you be a catalyst for this process and to tap into the potential I believe that we all possess.
Phone: 816-653-6869
Email: michaela@beyondthestormkc.com
Phone: 816-653-6869
Email: michaela@beyondthestormkc.com
Shelby Barber
I have worked in the mental healthcare field for the past eight years. I completed my Masters in Social Work through the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have worked predominantly with those experiencing symptoms of complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain Survivors, Depression, and Anxiety based symptoms.
I have been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, and Attachment-based therapies. More importantly, I believe in treating the whole person through the authentic relationship we create and the safety you feel during the work we do together.
Phone: 816-597-4585
Email: shelby@beyondthestormkc.com
Shelby Barber
I have worked in the mental healthcare field for the past eight years. I completed my Masters in Social Work through the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have worked predominantly with those experiencing symptoms of complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Pain Survivors, Depression, and Anxiety based symptoms.
I have been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, and Attachment-based therapies. More importantly, I believe in treating the whole person through the authentic relationship we create and the safety you feel during the work we do together.
Phone: 816-597-4585
Email: shelby@beyondthestormkc.com
Chloe Miller
I have seen both professionally and personally how growth and healing can occur throughout the therapeutic process. Whether you are seeking change for current concerns or trying to better understand past experiences, I believe everyone is deserving of having their story heard, being treated with compassion, and feeling accepted where they are at.
Based on the individual needs and goals of each client, I utilize various approaches within my practice including EMDR, person-centered therapy,
attachment-based therapy techniques, CBT, and DBT. I have experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault, anxiety, depression, attachment, and life transitions. I strive to provide a comforting space and trusting relationship to explore who you are, as well as learn how to integrate tools to help you meet your personal goals.
Phone: 816-345-6778
Email: chloe@beyondthestormkc.com
Chloe Miller
I have seen both professionally and personally how growth and healing can occur throughout the therapeutic process. Whether you are seeking change for current concerns or trying to better understand past experiences, I believe everyone is deserving of having their story heard, being treated with compassion, and feeling accepted where they are at.
Based on the individual needs and goals of each client, I utilize various approaches within my practice including EMDR, person-centered therapy,
attachment-based therapy techniques, CBT, and DBT. I have experience working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault, anxiety, depression, attachment, and life transitions. I strive to provide a comforting space and trusting relationship to explore who you are, as well as learn how to integrate tools to help you meet your personal goals.
Phone: 816-345-6778
Email: chloe@beyondthestormkc.com
Jordyn Wood-Harris
Clinician (PLPC)
Clinical Services Coordinator
I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor committed to working with individuals of varying demographics. I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023 and have experience treating a range of issues such as exposure to trauma, difficulties with life transitions, coping with symptoms related to anxiety and/or depression and much more.
I strive to make clients feel comfortable and supported within a space where people have a sense of control in their therapeutic experience. Clients can expect to address, understand, and change areas of their life that may the source of their distress. Here, you can be in charge of your own success.
Phone: 816-441-4285
Email: jordyn@beyondthestormkc.com
Jordyn Wood-Harris
Clinician (PLPC)
Clinical Services Coordinator
I am a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor committed to working with individuals of varying demographics. I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023 and have experience treating a range of issues such as exposure to trauma, difficulties with life transitions, coping with symptoms related to anxiety and/or depression and much more.
I strive to make clients feel comfortable and supported within a space where people have a sense of control in their therapeutic experience. Clients can expect to address, understand, and change areas of their life that may the source of their distress. Here, you can be in charge of your own success.
Phone: 816-441-4285
Email: jordyn@beyondthestormkc.com
Brandy Williams
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I am a strong believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. Decreasing the stigma of mental health is important to me. I have experience working in trauma and can provide an empathetic and authentic experience to support healing. I am a kind and clear communicator and want to encourage the belief that sustainable growth and healing can be yours when you lean into the difficult emotions and feelings that keep us stuck from moving forward and being our best selves. I would be honored to help create a safe space for you to be successful in this therapeutic journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas. I have been working in the field of social services for over 20 years, with a focus on child sexual abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence and violence prevention. I work full time as the Director of Education at MOCSA in Kansas City. I am an active member of my community and volunteer in various activities.
Phone: 816-306-1229
Email: brandy@beyondthestormkc.com
Brandy Williams
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I am a strong believer that everyone can benefit from therapy. Decreasing the stigma of mental health is important to me. I have experience working in trauma and can provide an empathetic and authentic experience to support healing. I am a kind and clear communicator and want to encourage the belief that sustainable growth and healing can be yours when you lean into the difficult emotions and feelings that keep us stuck from moving forward and being our best selves. I would be honored to help create a safe space for you to be successful in this therapeutic journey.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Kansas. I have been working in the field of social services for over 20 years, with a focus on child sexual abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence and violence prevention. I work full time as the Director of Education at MOCSA in Kansas City. I am an active member of my community and volunteer in various activities.
Phone: 816-306-1229
Email: brandy@beyondthestormkc.com
Moraiah Mitchell
Intern, Couple and Family Therapy
Moraiah is a current graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University New England’s online program; she has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a minor in Advertising from Kansas State University.
She understands the complexity of addressing our thoughts and feelings while creating space to discover their true meanings. Moraiah also acknowledges the importance of creating an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for clients. The world can feel overwhelming and lonely, and she am passionate about helping others find their light through their darkest moments.
She is open to all demographics including working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. She also has a deep interest in trauma- informed care.
Phone: 816-312-5247
Email: moraiah@beyondthestormkc.com
Moraiah Mitchell
Intern, Couple and Family Therapy
Moraiah is a current graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University New England’s online program; she has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a minor in Advertising from Kansas State University.
She understands the complexity of addressing our thoughts and feelings while creating space to discover their true meanings. Moraiah also acknowledges the importance of creating an inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for clients. The world can feel overwhelming and lonely, and she am passionate about helping others find their light through their darkest moments.
She is open to all demographics including working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. She also has a deep interest in trauma- informed care.
Phone: 816-312-5247
Email: moraiah@beyondthestormkc.com
Lisa Geraghty
Intern, Clinical Mental Health
You are ready for a change, but don’t know where to start – it’s perfectly okay not to have all the answers because you don’t have to face it alone. I firmly believe that therapy is a constructive initial step towards alleviating the things in life that hurt.
Phone: 816-793-8412
Email: lisa@beyondthestormkc.com
Lisa Geraghty
Intern, Clinical Mental Health
You are ready for a change, but don’t know where to start – it’s perfectly okay not to have all the answers because you don’t have to face it alone. I firmly believe that therapy is a constructive initial step towards alleviating the things in life that hurt.
Phone: 816-793-8412
Email: lisa@beyondthestormkc.com
Kari Harris
Clinician (PLPC)
Let’s be honest – life can be really hard sometimes! My goal as a therapist is to provide a therapeutic relationship where people feel safe enough to be who they are and determine what it is they want for themselves as they navigate this life. Using evidenced-based therapy approaches, I collaborate with my clients to help them address past or present issues that they desire to work through. With a little grace, self-compassion, and the proper tools, I believe that you can learn to handle any storm that has come or will come your way.
Phone: (816) 586-4266
Email: kari@beyondthestormkc.com
Kari Harris
Let’s be honest – life can be really hard sometimes! My goal as a therapist is to provide a therapeutic relationship where people feel safe enough to be who they are and determine what it is they want for themselves as they navigate this life. Using evidenced-based therapy approaches, I collaborate with my clients to help them address past or present issues that they desire to work through. With a little grace, self-compassion, and the proper tools, I believe that you can learn to handle any storm that has come or will come your way.
Phone: (816) 586-4266
Email: kari@beyondthestormkc.com
Leslie Hellrung
As we work together, my goal is to offer you authenticity, empathy, expertise (and a little humor). With over 15 years of experience in a range of settings including public schools, public health, and non- profits, I am equipped to assist individuals who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting, school issues, and the challenges of everyday life. It is an honor to walk alongside people who share their journey with me.
Phone: (816) 429-0809
Email: leslie@beyondthestormkc.com
Leslie Hellrung
As we work together, my goal is to offer you authenticity, empathy, expertise (and a little humor). With over 15 years of experience in a range of settings including public schools, public health, and non- profits, I am equipped to assist individuals who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting, school issues, and the challenges of everyday life. It is an honor to walk alongside people who share their journey with me.
Phone: (816) 429-0809
Email: leslie@beyondthestormkc.com
Lauryn Paulus
I am a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health at the University of Central Missouri. I am also working on my Registered Play Therapy (RPT) license at the Play Therapy Training Institute at the University of Central Missouri.
Throughout life, we will face challenges and respond to them in various ways. My goal is to build a strong alliance with those who enter my counseling space, a space that is rooted in compassion, unconditional positive regard, inclusivity, and safety. This is a space where people can express their thoughts and feelings surrounding those challenges and the successes that life brings. By using a person-centered approach, paired with a trauma-informed lens and evidence-based practices, sessions will focus on the individual’s unique needs. Creating a safe environment for clients to process their experiences and promote healing and personal growth. As a future play therapist, I aim to create a safe space where children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using a child-centered approach, I can help them explore their emotions and navigate their experiences through play, fostering healing and growth in a supportive environment.
My counseling services are open to all demographics, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone, where they can feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings.
Phone: (816) 375-4579
Email: lauryn@beyondthestormkc.com
Lauryn Paulus
I am a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health at the University of Central Missouri. I am also working on my Registered Play Therapy (RPT) license at the Play Therapy Training Institute at the University of Central Missouri.
Throughout life, we will face challenges and respond to them in various ways. My goal is to build a strong alliance with those who enter my counseling space, a space that is rooted in compassion, unconditional positive regard, inclusivity, and safety. This is a space where people can express their thoughts and feelings surrounding those challenges and the successes that life brings. By using a person-centered approach, paired with a trauma-informed lens and evidence-based practices, sessions will focus on the individual’s unique needs. Creating a safe environment for clients to process their experiences and promote healing and personal growth. As a future play therapist, I aim to create a safe space where children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using a child-centered approach, I can help them explore their emotions and navigate their experiences through play, fostering healing and growth in a supportive environment.
My counseling services are open to all demographics, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone, where they can feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings.
Phone: (816) 375-4579
Email: lauryn@beyondthestormkc.com
Jessica Rocker
Virtual Assistant
Jessica is the Virtual Assistant for our office. She is often the first person you will speak with as you set up your appointment and can help navigate administrative concerns, insurance questions, and scheduling issues. Jessica is the glue that keeps our practice together! She understands the complexity of addressing our thoughts and feelings while creating space to discover their true meanings.
Phone: 816-427-1337
Email: admin@beyondthestormkc.com
Jessica Rocker
Jessica is the Virtual Assistant for our office. She is often the first person you will speak with as you set up your appointment and can help navigate administrative concerns, insurance questions, and scheduling issues. Jessica is the glue that keeps our practice together! She understands the complexity of addressing our thoughts and feelings while creating space to discover their true meanings.
Phone: 816-427-1337
Email: admin@beyondthestormkc.com
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