Paige Tuck is the Executive Director of Synergy Recovery Center. Paige has her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Missouri State University and is a Recognized Associate Substance Abuse Counselor. She has experience working with women in addiction and mental health and has a background in the legal and medical fields. Paige provides individual, couples, EMDR, and family counseling services to the clients served at Synergy Recovery Center. She also facilitates education classes on trauma, mindfulness, relationship issues, parenting, and self-esteem.

417-812-4440
ptuck@synergyrecoverycenter.com

Ann Koetting is the Clinical Director at Synergy Recovery Center. She provides individual, family, and group therapy, and is available for EMDR and trauma counseling. Ann has an undergraduate degree in Marketing and a Master’s degree in Counseling both from Missouri State University. Ann has worked in the field of addictions since 2007 as both a counselor and the Clinical Advisor at Alternative Opportunities Treatment Services. Ann worked at Missouri State University as an Adjunct Professor in the Counseling Department for 5 years. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and is EMDR certified.

417-812-4440
akoetting@synergyrecoverycenter.com

Rhonda Ferguson is the Clinical Director at Synergy Counseling Center. She offers individual, group, couples, and family therapy and facilitates education classes on trauma and various other topics. Rhonda is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, and a Level Two Missouri Associate Alcohol and Drug Counselor who holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Evangel University. She worked for five years at Preferred Family Healthcare Treatment Services, as a counselor with women in addiction and mental health treatment and later as the Clinical Supervisor. Prior to joining the mental health and substance use treatment field, Rhonda earned an undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Education from Missouri State University, has a background in curriculum design and instruction and taught adolescents in the public school and therapeutic boarding school setting for seven years.

Kristal McCleary is a full-time counselor at Synergy Recovery Center. She has her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Missouri State University and is a Recognized Associate Substance Abuse Counselor. She has experience working with women in addiction and mental health. Kristal facilitates group education classes, group counseling, and provides individual counseling services to the clients. Kristal currently teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Stress Management and Coping Skills, and Women, Recovery, and Transformation classes.

Gail is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor. Gail earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling from Southeast Missouri State University. She is currently completing coursework for her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Gail specializes in Assessment, Trauma Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Therapy, and Trauma Therapy. Gail has many years of counseling experience with a wide range of clients in a variety of treatment settings. Gail strives to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern, and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, marriages and families.

Erica Long is a part-time Professional Counselor with Synergy Counseling Center. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Psychology from Drury University and a Masters Degree of Family Therapy from Friends University. Erica enjoys working with children and adults, meeting with individuals, couples, and families. Prior to Synergy she worked for a Community Health Center and an Indian Health Services Center in Alaska. Much of her time in Alaska was spent providing individual and group therapy to youth in a school-based setting.

She is trained in various trauma-based modalities including EMDR, CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), and Havening. Additionally, she has completed a year-long play therapy program and loves to integrate a variety of play therapy techniques when working with clients of all ages. Erica approaches therapy from an attachment-focused lens and believes we find healing through relationships. She enjoys being able to help others reestablish new patterns through an integrated, holistic approach to therapy. Erica has a heart for clients who seek transformation and helps to optimize their personal experience and relationships while healing the mind, body, and spirit.

Sara is a counselor at Synergy Recovery Center where she provides individual, family, and group therapy and teaches educational classes. Prior to Synergy, Sara specialized in working with families addressing trauma and attachment and is trained in Brainspotting as a trauma intervention. Before moving to Missouri, she lived and worked in the Chicago area where she served as an individual and family therapist at a residential treatment facility. She has also served as a family therapist in the Chicago area where she provided multi-systemic therapy for adolescents and their families who were part of the juvenile justice system. Sara also spent several years living and working in Asia before pursuing further education and training in clinical psychology. Sara earned her undergraduate degree in family psychology from Oklahoma Baptist University and her Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri and a Nationally Certified Counselor.

Mackenzie Eibert is currently completing an internship with Synergy Counseling Center for his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University. Mackenzie received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee. Mackenzie worked as an addiction counselor in rural Tennessee prior to moving to Missouri to pursue his Master's Degree and LPC credentialing. Mackenzie has experience and interest working with individuals with general mental health concerns, individuals with substance use disorders, and children. Mackenzie hopes to use both his personal and professional experiences to aid in providing help to those in need.

Darla Oliver is the Intake Coordinator for Synergy Counseling Center. Darla is the first point of contact for most individuals that we serve and her primary responsibility is ensuring that all current and potential clients are welcomed and eased into the appropriate services and level of care for their specific needs. She also works hard to support the operations and clinical staff on a daily basis to keep things running smoothly and to promote a peaceful and calm wellness atmosphere in our office. She works attentively and personally with new clients to help them choose services that best meet their individual needs. In addition to helping new clients and staff, she works closely with participants of our Intensive Outpatient Program and helps provide structure that best reflects and supports a healthy journey towards recovery. Darla has years of experience in the behavioral health and human services support and administration field and has served on the board of the Jefferson County Toys for Kids program based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Dan facilitates SMART recovery meetings at both the residential treatment home and the outpatient treatment location. Dan trained as a SMART recovery facilitator in California and Synergy Recovery Center now offers this to our clients.