Carla Guiher

B.S. M.A. NCC MAC

Carla Guiher is a retired Counselor and college professor who has had a love of animals since childhood. She was the President of Counseling Clinic, INC in Overland Park, KS as well as an Adjunct Professor at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS. After retiring she retuned to central Illinios to be closer to family. Carla has three Golden Retrievers, all of whom participate with WOOFS Thearpy Dogs. She will be combing her many years of experience in tghe counseling field along with her love of animals working as a volunteer therapist at Mended Hearts.

Carla earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Park Administration from the University of Illinois. After raising a familoy she graduated from Bradley University with a Master of Arts degree in Human Development Counseling. Focusing her research on Infertility Issues. While in Kansas, Couseling Clinic focused primarily on Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence. After completing Mediation Training for Child Custody in Divorce and Visitation she incorporated Child Custody Evaluations into the program, as well as marriage/divorce counseling. At Johnson County Comunity College she taught Psychology, as well as Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence for the Department of Criminal Justice.

Carla has earned Certifications as both a National Certified Counselor, and Masters Addication Counselor. Her practice will focus on Adults. Areas of concentration include personal growth, career counseling, marriage and divorce, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Carla’s approach to thearpy is holistic; combinging mind, body, and spirituality to creat a safe positive enviorment for healing. She will facilitate this by incorporating cats, dogs, and horses into sessions with clients. Her dogs will be available for in office sessions if requested.

Bob Martin

MACM, ThM, CAMS1, CAMT

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Bob has a diverse, well-rounded professional background.

An ordained minister since 1983, he has worked as a Certified Pastoral Counselor with families in Central Illinois from various social and cultural backgrounds.

After completing his BA in Small Groups from Lincoln Christian College, Bob worked as a residential and crisis counselor in Peoria.

​Since completing his MA in Counseling from Lincoln Christian Seminary, Bob has provided services to area families as a Mental Health Therapist. Bob also holds a MA in Theology from Life Christian University and is currently finishing his dissertation for a Doctorate in Ministry, also from Life Christian University.

​As a Vietnam Veteran, Bob has worked with fellow veterans dealing with issues associated with PTSD.

​Bob specializes in family therapy, grief and loss counseling, chronic mental illness, and he and his wife, who is a RN and holds her MA in Theology, do joint premarital and marriage counseling.

​Bob will be offering several groups meeting a variety of mental health needs. In-home Therapy is also available for those that do not have the ability to travel.

​Bob is credentialed as a Certified Anger Management Trainer as well as a Certified Anger Management Specialist.

Bob also provides Pre-marital Counseling as required through the Woodford County Courts.

​Bob’s fees are based on a sliding scale determined by income.

​Bob is a life-long resident of the Washington area and has been married to his wife, Debbie, for 40 years. They have 3 grown childrenand 10 grandchildren.

Bob’s favorite past-times are studying and teaching God’s Word, being with his family, riding his Harley, and watching the Washington Panthers- especially football and basketball!