The Family Center Staff

Director

Madeleine Lane, SSND, MA, LMFT, is the founder of The Family Center with thirty-five years of educational, pastoral, and clinical experience, including spiritual direction. Sister Madeleine offers individual, couple, and family counseling, and specializes in grief ministry. She also serves as a guest speaker, facilitator, and workshop presenter/retreat director throughout the United States. She is an adjunct university professor.

Therapists

Heather Burns, MA, LPC, received her Master’s in Counseling in 2000 from St. Louis University. She has interned at Youth in Need, as well as, Youth Emergency Service. She is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri.

Sarah Mills, MA, LPC, graduated with her Master’s in Counseling from St. Louis University in 2000. She has worked in community mental health centers and interned at Barnes-Jewish psychiatric ICU for one year. She completed her educational requirements beyond her Master’s to satisfy her School counselor Certification. She is also a Missouri licensed professional counselor.

Spiritual Directors

Charlotte Flarlong, SSND, MAPS has a Master's degree in Pastoral Studies and certification in Spiritual Direction. In addition to offering spiritual direction at The Family Center, she directs retreats and conducts workshops on spirituality.

Clarence Heller, MAPS holds Master's degrees in Business Administration and Pastoral Studies, as well as certification in Spiritual Direction. Mr. Heller offers individual spiritual direction and is coordinator of the "Week of Guided Prayer – A Retreat in Everyday Life" Program.

Administrative Assistants

Karen Hanks
Tina Heischmidt

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