After serving in the military for many years, Paula felt God's call to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her Christian faith and lived experiences help others who have experienced trauma of many kinds. Paula is trained in CPT, CBT, EMDR, Betrayal Trauma, and more. She is also an experienced Grief Counselor. Paula's counseling style is warm and relational, and she will coach, encourage, and challenge her clients as she walks beside them in their season of healing.

I believe healing involves the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. With a genuine love for life and a light, approachable sense of humor, I bring a calm, steady presence along with strengths in empathy, active listening, and helping clients feel safe and understood. My goal is to walk alongside each person as they navigate challenges and uncover the strengths within them.

Libby is attending Mid-America Nazarene University where she is earning a master's degree in Marriage/Couple/Family counseling. Her personal warmth and joy of life help clients feel welcomed and cherished. Libby is learning many treatment modalities but is personally drawn to helping others understand that they are valuable and worthy of being treated with respect.

Matthew holds a master’s degree in counseling and a multicultural perspective shaped by growing up as a missionary kid. His warm and collaborative style creates space for clients to explore their experiences at their own pace. Matthew enjoys working with young adults, people navigating grief and loss, and couples seeking premarital counseling. He provides in-person and telehealth counseling for clients ages 14 and older.

Josiah Rodriguez is a graduate of Liberty University where he earned a masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is married with three kids and enjoys sampling the coffee shops around town with his family. When he's not being super dad to littles, Josiah excels at helping people process grief, anxiety, and questions about their faith.

Hillary is a graduate of Liberty University where she earned a master's in clinical mental health counseling. Hillary received her BA in business in 2009 at Trinity International University. She is a wife and mother of two. Hillary is passionate about coming alongside and supporting others in their journey towards wellness and healing.

Dr. Brent Moore supervises provisionally licensed counselors, counselors in training, and interns at PVCC. He is the Chair and Professor of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Indiana Wesleyan University. Dr. Moore founded Neural Pathways Learning Center, a clinic specializing in diagnosing specific learning disabilities, located in Liberty, MO.

Heather holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling and is trained in Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing. Her background includes working with children, families, in college ministry, and serving in Indonesia as a missionary with her husband and three children. She integrates faith with clinical counseling to help clients be more connected to themselves, others, and God. Heather is passionate about helping clients heal and experience more of the abundant life God has for them.

Eden specializes in working with children and teens. She is a mother, wife, and Veteran of the U.S. Army. Her cheery smile and infectious laugh help clients feel encouraged and accepted.

Stacy is trained in the trauma treatment Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has served in ministry more than 20 years and is passionate about helping families and youth heal from spiritual woundedness. Stacy approaches the counseling journey with a nurturing presence. She is an adoptive mom and grandmother who values integrating faith in the counseling experience.

Lane is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters in Divinity. He has clinical training in EMDR, EFT, AEDP, and is a SYMBIS certified facilitator. He specializes in working with men, young married couples, attachment trauma, and marriage infidelity.

Rhonda has been a devoted active member of Pleasant Valley Church since 1976. She has served in many different ministries and currently is the organizational lynch pin of the Counseling Center.

Jenna is in her final year of earning a Masters degree from Liberty University. She is a native of Liberty, MO where she currently lives. A self-proclaimed military B.R.A.T., Jenna has a heart for people, young and grown, who've experienced a life of moving, letting go, making new friends, and moving again. She also is a mother of littles and middle schoolers, so she knows the challenges of juggling all the "Mom Things".