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, MA, LPCA
Professional Counselor Associate

Keith Sikes, MA, LPCA
Professional Counselor Associate

Ruth Sims, B.S.
Professional Counselor Intern

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