Counselors & Staff of iHope

Our staff and counselors are honored to work with the clients here at iHope and with our churches, pastors, and community members. Each brings a distinctly Christian worldview to their work, and each has professional training to ensure their clients receive the best possible care. Just click on a name to learn more about each counselor.


Counseling Services


Jordan C. Conner, MA, ATR-P, LPC-A, CLC, RYT

Professional Counselor Associate


Nicholas Lee, MA, LPCA

Professional Counselor Associate


Rebekah Markle LPCA

Rebekah Markle, MA, LPCA

Professional Counselor Associate


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Keith Sikes, MA, LPCA

Professional Counselor Associate


Ruth Sims, B.S.

Professional Counselor Intern


Kevin Deas

Kevin Deas, B.S.

Professional Counselor Intern


Life Coaching Services


Meryl Nesbit, MA, M.Ed.

Pastoral Counselor
Life Coach
Prepare/Enrich facilitator for couples


Denny Bates, DMin, MDiv

Life Coach
Certified by The John Maxwell Team
Founder of Something New Ministries


Staff


Gina Llaneza

Office Manager


Jessica Hayes, LPC, LMFT

Center Director
LPC Supervisor Candidate
Professional Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist