In this KOAM News Now 4-State Focus segment, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Valerie Goodale and owner Jacob Conklin discuss the evolution of Counseling Associates of the Four States from a traditional 2008 talk-therapy clinic into a comprehensive mental health hub. Jacob highlights the practice’s expansion since 2023, emphasizing a mission to meet the community where they are by offering accessible care across Joplin, Neosho, Carthage, and Springfield. Valerie explains their unique, integrated approach to medication management, which utilizes advanced GeneSight testing to eliminate the “trial and error” of prescriptions. Together, they showcase how their team of therapists and case managers provide the Four States region with a streamlined, science-backed path to mental wellness.