Meet Our Counselors

Deanna has experience providing individual, marriage and family counseling in a private practice setting. She was a licensed psychologist in the state of Minnesota and a clinic Rule 29 specialist where she reviewed all the charts to ensure that diagnoses were accurate and documented appropriately. She did personality and intelligence testing providing reports as necessary to various agencies. Deanna also presented talks on diverse topics to schools, churches and hospitals. She has experience in the group setting with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, post-partum depression, and post abortion/grief issues.

Deanna is currently licensed in the state of Missouri as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).  She is certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Missouri Chapter of ACA. She is a clinical supervisor for individuals who are provisionally licensed by the state of Missouri. She is trained in EMDR which is the recommended treatment for trauma.  Deanna is also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) which is an evidenced based,  non-pathologizing way of treating a client that helps to understand and heal wounded parts of the person so that they can be the best version of themselves.

Personal Note from Deanna:
I believe that each person has the potential within themselves to heal from trauma and/or normal life experiences and to make the necessary changes to significantly improve their current situation and emotional symptoms. I feel that it is my job to provide the atmosphere and therapeutic relationship to allow these changes to occur. You can be assured that I will help you gain the insight and the necessary skills to help you grow personally and develop a strong sense of self.

Rob has an extensive history of providing counseling to children and teens both in hospital settings and long-term residential treatment centers, as well as outpatient settings over the past three decades. Although Rob is not providing counseling for children at this time, his knowledge pertaining to mental health issues in children can be a wonderful resource for parents that are needing guidance. He also helps parents experiencing "empty nest" to successfully adjust to the new challenges of reconnecting more deeply to one another.

Rob has received specialized training in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention whereby he has helped many individuals learn ways to deescalate problematic situations. He has provided workshops and trainings to schools and to local communities. Rob has worked within local schools to help teachers implement Individualized Education Plans or 504 plans for students having specific needs.

Rob has a long history of working with doctors, nurses and other health professionals in providing a multidisciplinary treatment regimen for clients experiencing emotional distress. He sees many individuals experiencing stressful life adjustments such as divorce and blended family stressors, as well as clients who are adjusting to job or career changes or relocation to new communities.

Rob counsels many college students who are processing their future goals, including their career path or adjusting to their recent graduation from high school and who are joining the full-time workforce or making decisions about college or their college major. Rob is a former high school and college athlete and has talked with many athletes about the thrill of competition but also keeping the joy and fun in sports to prevent burnout.

Rob sees many clients suffering bereavement from the loss of a loved one. He has counseled many older adults who are experiencing depression or loneliness or who are making decisions about retirement. Rob has experience in counseling most any type of life situation and is often referred by local doctors in helping individuals suffering emotional distress. Rob is married and along with his wife has raised their three children into adulthood. He enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis, jogging, swimming, playing the guitar or piano and loves spending time with his family and friends.

Rob refers to himself as an "integrative counselor" whereby he believes that there are many different approaches to helping individuals, depending upon a persons needs. Rob believes in the importance of getting to know each individual and views every person as unique. He believes in establishing agreed upon goals for therapy and views the diagnostic process as important but that a diagnosis does not define a person. He strives to help individuals learn the art and science of getting to now their natural personality traits and strengths so as to best navigate life. Rob believes in a nonjudgmental and empathic approach to counseling and views all people as having valuable strengths and abilities.

Mr. Conklin provides services for clients in many different situations and clients with a variety of life experiences. “I counsel individuals who I believe have the capacity to resolve their own problems with some outside assistance. Part of my counseling philosophy is that all individuals are experts on their own lives and that all of us occasionally need some assistance sorting through our circumstances to discover what is “best” or most true for ourselves. I also believe in a holistic approach to wellness, in which all aspects of a person are given equal attention. While our sessions will focus mainly on enhancing your emotional well-being, we will address the other dimensions and I will support you in implementing behaviors that promote well-being in all aspects of your life. My specialized areas of services include experience in working with trauma and with victims of abuse. Additionally, I have considerable experience working with individuals demonstrating offending behaviors including maladaptive sexual behaviors. When working with youth, it is my goal to include and incorporate the family where appropriate as goals are met and positive growth maintained.”

“I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves and more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, they are more capable of making changes that will bring a sense of fulfillment to their lives. While some clients may achieve goals in just a few sessions, others may require more time. You are in control of your own growth and I will be supportive of your decision to end our therapeutic relationship at any point.”

“From small concerns to big issues, therapeutic services offer an array of benefits to many and it is my privilege to offer such services to those in need. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.“

Ginger has lived in several locations within the U.S. and Europe. Because of this, she brings an awareness of cultural and religious differences that might impact the success of counseling. She also brings a Christian focus into the counseling as a pastor in the Nazarene Church. Ginger has a passion for assisting people in navigating their issues in a kind, non-judgmental manner.

Ginger currently works with adults with trauma, marriage, and family difficulties with a strength-based, hope-filled strategy to help create personal gains and plans for health living. (Ginger is developing an equine-assisted supervision program for graduate counseling students.)