Dr. Garner is a licensed psychologist originally from Riverton, Kansas. Earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Pittsburg State University, she graduated magna cum laude in 1993 from Forest Institute with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She completed her internship at Burrell Behavioral Health in Springfield, Missouri, receiving training in evaluations and therapy with child, adult, and geriatric clients. She completed her residency at Community Mental Health Consultants in Nevada, Missouri, gaining additional training in treatment of persons having co-occurring substance dependence and mental health needs.
With extensive clinical and management experience in inpatient, outpatient, residential, and forensic settings, Dr. Garner has served her profession in the following positions: Administrator of a group home for seriously emotionally disturbed children and psychologist for persistently mentally ill adults, both with Burrell Behavioral Health, Springfield, Missouri, Chief Psychologist and Clinical
