08/13/2026
As I prepare to return from maternity leave (officially back in office September 7th), I thought it may be a perfect chance to re-introduce myself, and share a picture of my little family.
Hi! I’m Reagan Duenckel, PLPC (pronounced Deen-kel).
PLPC stands for Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor— this just means I’m newer to my license and that I have a supervisor to lean on and learn from. Her name is Katie Wooldridge and she’s wonderful and I consult with her on cases weekly. 😎 I see all of my clients virtually, but I’m based out of her office, Katie Wooldridge and Associates, in Boonville, MO. There are many wonderful counselors who work there!
I recently became a MOM! My husband and I have always wanted children, and after a journey with infertility and the help of a wonderful fertility team, we now have our handsome little son! I'm now pursuing more trainings to help me be able to offer more support and insight to anyone looking for a therapist who "gets it" when it comes to infertility, because that road can be long, lonely, and oh so difficult.
We also have two dogs, Daisy and Daffodil "Daffy". You likely won't see my dogs in session, but I love it when your furry friends show up. They can be wonderful support buddies when the emotions get big. Daisy went with me to sessions when I was in therapy in my early 20s, and sometimes it really felt like magic with the way petting her would help calm me down while processing hard things.
I’m a Christian. I believe in the power of prayer, and I also believe in utilizing resources and people with expertise for support. I believe community is important and that humans were meant to rely on each other. I’m not here to impose my own beliefs on you, but I’m happy to talk to you about your beliefs if you want to bring them into session. I've seen the positive impacts of folks being able to talk about their faith openly in sessions and how it can help the healing journey.
Like I mentioned earlier, I've been to therapy- a lot of it. I know what it feels like to go to sessions even when you don’t want to, to leave feeling exhausted but proud, and to have a breakthrough that feels like it changes everything. I get it, and I try to remind my clients often that therapy can be hard, but so worth it. I also try not to recommend things that I know I wouldn't have done as a client. I remember not wanting to do the "homework" my therapist gave me, but sometimes, it really is pivotal to the healing journey.
I know how important it is to feel like your therapist is someone relatable and human, because otherwise, it’s really uncomfortable to open up. Because of that, I try not to use fancy language very often. I can absolutely "get in the weeds" about theories that I love and mental health and wellness as a whole, but I try not to lead with any of that. I want to always offer a space where you feel comfortable to be yourself. You can cuss in sessions, you can wear your favorite baggy t-shirt and throw your hair in a bun, sit on the porch with the sunshine (if it's private and distraction free), or share a wild story about your weekend because you NEED to tell someone who won't judge you.
I’m a therapist because I believe in healing and that if we want to, we all really can improve our day-to-day perspective. I love seeing people heal from their past, reclaim their emotions and their life, and move forward from a place they thought they’d never be able to get out of mentally.
I also love talking to people about how the brain and body are connected. Our health and wellness needs to consider the WHOLE person, because everything is so intertwined.
I love empowering people and helping them find the beauty in who they are and in the possibilities that lie ahead. You are deserving of help and healing, and if you're ready, I’d love to walk this journey with you.
