Our Staff

Executive Director

Sher brings over 25 years experience with her to Rocky Creek Youth Ranch. 

Sher has a Master's of Public Administration/Criminal Justice from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor's degree  in Criminal Justice/ Psychology from Central Methodist University.

Licensed Professional Counselor, Guidelines for Documentation Certificate, Competed Course of Cultural Issues in Mental Health Treatment, Certified in Diagnostic Trends: DSM-5, the Strengths Perspective, & ICD-10, Missouri institute of Mental Health Credit,

Missouri Credentialing Board Credit, and National Board for Certified Counselors Credit.

Billing Specialist 

CPC, ICD-10 Certified, Notary, Ethical Leadership Certificate, Health Data Analytics Certificate, Corporate Compliance Officer.

 Therapist, Clinical Director  

Cory is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Master's degree in counseling from Central Methodist University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Missouri Baptist University. Cory is also a trained and approved EMDR therapist.

Cory has experience with a range of issues including those relating to depression, grief and loss, anxiety, family of origin issues, abuse, anger, boundaries, substance use, sleep, trauma and relationship issues. Cory utilizes an integrative approach, incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities, in order to tailor therapy to best fit each youth's needs. 

Member of:

Missouri Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, National Certified Counselor.

Case Manager

Master's Degree

Lindenwood University

Document Control Specialist

  Therapist 

Bethany is a full time Therapist at Rocky Creek Youth Ranch.  She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, with a master's degree in Social Work from University of Missouri- Columbia as well as a bachelor's degree in Social Work from University of Missouri- St. Louis. She is currently under supervision of LCSW, Melissa Black, and intends to complete her clinical supervision hours and exam in May 2021. 

Bethany has worked in the behavioral health field since 2013 and has experience working with individuals and families on a variety of issues including family dynamics and structure, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep, boundaries, relationships, substance use, abuse and neglect, defense mechanisms, distorted thinking patterns, and issues stemming from traumatic experiences. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities (CBT, ACT, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing) as well as a collaborative approach in therapy to join each client where they are at, assist them in identifying which problems, they feel, are causing them the most distress, and then working together to find solutions and new ways of thinking/doing to improve their level of functioning and quality of life.

Member of National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Program Director

David brings over 20 years experience to Rocky Creek Youth Ranch. David assists with policy and procedure development, coordinates and develops community resources program for youth, facilitates off-campus activities. Assistant to Executive Director.