Meet Our Counselors

Shannon Anderson MA, LPC, NCC
Owner and Clinical Director  

Shannon Anderson is the Owner and Clinical Director of Heartland Counseling Center. The team of Counselors at Heartland Counseling Center specialize in providing Marriage Counseling and Couples Counseling for relationship problems such as infidelity, poor communication, and poor conflict resolution skills.  Individual Counseling for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, anger management, and related issues is also available.

The team of Counselors at Heartland Counseling Center is dedicated to helping couples and individuals in the Southeast Missouri area achieve happy and fulfilled lives.

 


Counselors currently working at Heartland Counseling Center in our Main Office on Independence Street in Cape Girardeau MO


Catherine Devaney MA, LPC, NCC
Catherine Devaney is experienced in working with adults dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and many types of trauma.  She is one of Heartland Counseling Center’s Marriage Counselors and also works with adults for Individual Counseling at our office.  

Catherine’s approach to Counseling is guided by both Rogerian and Gestalt approaches and she has Level I and Level II Certification in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).  

Visit Catherine’s Profile page to learn more about her training and Specialty areas.


Deborah Oliver MA, LPC, NCC
Deborah Oliver has an extensive background working as a Grief Counselor.  She also specializes as a Trauma Counselor and provides Crisis work, with various past work experience in these areas.  Her work history also includes local positions in Law Enforcement and as an RN.  

Deborah practices from a Reality Therapy model.  She is currently serving as Regional Coordinator of the Region E Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Network and is the Director of Survivors of Suicide in Southeast Missouri.  

Visit Deborah’s Profile page to learn more about her training and Specialty areas.


Anthony Harris MA, LPC
Anthony (Tony) Harris specializes as one of our Anger Management Counselors and enjoys working with both women and men with anger management problems.  He is also a Couples Counselor and enjoys working with partners to reduce conflicts, improve communication, and build trusting relationships.  

Tony has expertise working with clients who have experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury and he also regularly works with clients who have been diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities.


Visit Tony’s Profile page to learn more about his training and Specialty areas.


H. Lynn Busch MA, LPC
Lynn works with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger issues, or stress. Lynn regularly practices from a Cognitive Behavior Therapy perspective.

Visit Lynn’s Profile page to learn more about his training and areas of specialty.


Cecelia Bradley, LCSW
Cecelia works with adults struggling with anger management, trauma, or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Cecelia also enjoys working with mothers and helping them face the unique challenges that comes with motherhood.


Visit Cecelia’s Profile page to learn more about her training and areas of specialty.


Lisa Laffoon MA, PLPC
Lisa specializes in couples counseling and counseling for individuals with anxiety, depression, or life-stress. Lisa uses elements of both the Gottman Method and HOPE-focused couples counseling in her couples counseling sessions. With her individual adults, Lisa utilizes many CBT skills to help her clients identify thought and behavior patterns that are getting in the way of her clients achieving the life they desire.


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Robbin Moore, MA
Robbin is a life coach for couples and individuals seeking to make positive changes in their lives. As a life-coach, Robbin uses a holistic, goal-oriented approach to help her clients identify goals they have for their lives and the steps they need to take to achieve those goals. If you’re looking to make positive changes in your life, without a mental health diagnosis, then coaching with Robbin would be a great fit for you.


Visit Robbin’s Profile page to learn more about her training and areas of specialty.


Counselors providing Individual Counseling and Marriage Counseling in our Farmington MO Office

 

Derek Stricklin MS, LPC
Derek has experience in trauma counseling. He also provides counseling for anger management, anxiety, and depression.


Visit Derek’s profile page to learn more about his training and areas of specialty.


Robert VanderMyde, PLPC
Robert specializes in trauma therapy and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder therapy for individuals. Robert also enjoys working with couples in relationship counseling. Robert uses a variety of therapeutic technique, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person Centered Therapy.


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Counselors providing Individual Counseling and Marriage Counseling in our Arnold MO Office

 

Jamie Montgomery MA, LPC
Jamie specializes in couples and marriage therapy. She also provides individual therapy for those experiencing anxiety or life stress. Jamie frequently uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in her sessions. Jamie works in both the Arnold and Farmington offices.


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Tiffany Bungenstock MA, PLPC
Tiffany specializes in couples, family, and individual counseling. Tiffany enjoys working with couples and families to help rebuild and restore relationships, improve communication skills, and learn conflict-resolution skills. Tiffany uses a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person Centered and Solution-Focused Therapy in her sessions.


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Counselors providing Individual Counseling and Marriage Counseling in our Fenton MO Office

 

Rebecca Ihle MA, PLPC
Rebecca has afternoon and evening appointment availability in our Fenton office. .


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Tim Choate MA, PLPC
Tim has afternoon and evening appointment availability in our Fenton office. .


Visit Tim’s page to learn more about his training and areas of specialty.


Meet our Administrative Staff
   

 

Who’s Next???

Counselors Wanted in Cape GirardeauWe are always looking to expand our team of professional outpatient Counselors. Check out our Work For Us page for more details!