Meet the Staff
Dr. Patrick Stack is in his 24th year as director of Counseling/Life Development. He received his BA in Philosophy from Suffolk University, Boston; M.Div., from St. John’s School of Theology, Boston; M.Ed in general counseling, from the University of Missouri/St. Louis; D. Min from Eden Theological Seminary/St. Louis; Professional Certificate in Marriage and Family therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Patrick is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and approved Missouri State supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and approved Missouri State supervisor, National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC), Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (CRAADC), and holds Clinical Status and Approved Supervisor Status in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Dr. Stack promotes Wellness as a clinician, author and speaker, and has designed and implemented a Wellness clinical assessment instrument. He and his wife Pamela (P.J.) Furrer Stack, who is a Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), do conjoint marriage and family therapy in their private practice. Patrick and Pamela have two wonderful daughters and a beautiful granddaughter.
Email: stackpa@webster.edu (non-confidential)
Gladys Smith earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Management from Southern Illinois University, a Master's in Health Science from Washington University, St. Louis and a M.Ed in Counseling from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. She is a Certified Advanced Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She is Board Certified in Trauma Counseling (BCTC), and is a Sexual Assault Advocate.
Prior to coming to Webster, Gladys worked in substance abuse treatment centers and psychiatric hospitals. She served for 15 years in the United States Navy as a medic and counselor in Subic Bay, Philippines; Keflavic, Iceland; Guam, Hong Kong, Scotland and throughout the United States. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, the Coalition of 100 Black Women, Chi Sigma Iota, the American Business Women's Association and is an instructor for the American Red Cross, American Lung Association and American Heart Association.
Gladys also serves as the staff advisor for Peer Education Zeitgeist (PEZ), a student organization promoting Wellness, AOD education and prevention and responsible lifestyle choices. Gladys also serves as the University's advocate for survivors of sexual offenses. For calls related to sexual offenses Gladys' cell phone is 314-422-4651.
E-Mail: gmsmith@webster.edu (non-confidential)
Donna Jaeger-Williams works part-time as an extern at the Counseling Center. She has taught as adjunct at Webster University for 10 years in General Studies and Gerontolgoy. She earned her Masters in Counseling from UMSL and her Ph.D. in Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy from SLU.
E-Mail: djaeger@webster.edu (non-confidential)
K. Llewellyn McGhee is a graduate studentand Internat Webster University pursuing the Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy. He is under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Stack at the Counseling and Life Development Center. K. Llewellyn is a Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel in the Missouri Army National Guard stationed full-time in St. Louis, Missouri. He has 28 years of military service and is an Ordained Minister. K. Llewellyn also has a Master of Divinity (MDiv) Degree specializing in Evangelism and a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Degree with a concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling both from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri.
K. Llewellyn is married to the Reverend Michelle McClendon McGhee who is also an Ordained Minister and Pastor and they have one son, Christian Xavier McClendon McGhee. Christian is a student at the Webster University Community Music School , JazzU of Jazz St. Louis, and Westminster Christian Academy.
K. Llewellyn enjoys reading all types of books, writing training manuals, photography, writing and producing music, and developing training materials to include producing inspirational DVD’s, CD’s, and Facebook Video Messages (FVMs) for health, wellness, and spirituality.
Email: kevinmcghee63@webster.edu (non-confidential)
Caitlin Gaskell is a graduate student at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. She is pursuing a Master's in Social Work and is currently an intern under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Stack at Counseling and Life Development. Caitlin has a Bachelor's degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. She has worked as a client advocate at a domestic violence shelter and as a volunteer supervisor at Kids Under Twenty One, a youth-focused crisis line. Her last graduate internship was at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where she worked with oncology patients and their families.
Jack is interning under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Stack. He is a graduate student at the University of Missouri, St. Louis where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor of Education and Supervision. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from St. Louis University and worked as high school counselor in Tucson, Arizona. His last fieldwork placement was at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center where he assisted veterans. Jack has expertise in student mental health and is particularly interested in life stories, relationships, and diversity including cross-cultural and LGBTQ clients. Jack is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri and Wisconsin.
Email: jdswc3@mail.umsl.edu (non-confidential)
Kimberly Kemerer is a graduate student in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy at University of Missouri, St. Louis. She is pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental health Counseling, and is currently working as an intern under the supervision of Dr. Patrick Stack in the Department of Counseling and Life Development. Her elective studies in Graduate School have been focused on the areas of Trauma Recovery, working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Substance Abuse, and she intends to pursue certification in each of these specialities upon graduation. Kimberly earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, and an Associate's degree in Biblical Studies from International School of Ministry (ISOM) in San Bernardino, California.
Kimberly enjoys writing fiction, reading a wide array of books and poetry, editing short stories and novels for publication, audio and video editing, playing the guitar, and spending time with her family, including her twelve nieces and nephews, and eleven great nieces and nephews.
Email: kak6d9@mail.umsl.edu (non-confidential)
