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
Ruth Sims, MS, LPCA, BSN, RN
- Center Director
- Professional Counselor Associate
- Specializes in Anxiety and Depression, and other disorders
Keith Sikes, MA, LPC
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Specializes in Trauma, EMDR-trained
- Professional Counselor Associate
- Specializes in Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Supporting Ministry leaders along the journey.
Life Coaching Services
- Pastoral Counselor
- Prepare/Enrich Facilitator for couples
- Specializes in Children, Adolescents, Women, Couples
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
Jessica Hayes, LPC/S, LMFT
Professional Counselor And Licensed Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Felecia Johnson
Receptionist
Receptionist