Dr. Bree Conklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is the founder of Magnolia Harbor Carefarm, a 501 (c) 3 that serves individuals who have experienced traumatic grief and loss and complex trauma. The property of Magnolia Harbor is a 23-acre carefarm that is a sanctuary to 53-rescue animals, with all therapeutic programming being centered around the healing power of the human-animal connection and nature.

Bree holds specialized clinical training and is a certified Compassionate Bereavement Care provider, certified EMDR provider and has specialized training in other modalities addressing trauma. She completed her DSW from the University of Tennessee and MSW from the University of West Florida.

In addition to her clinical work, Bree serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Tennessee.

In 2016, she was awarded Educator of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers Northwest Unit of Florida. In 2022, she was awarded Excellent Teacher as a Community Based Instructor with the University of Tennessee. Bree provides supervision and consultation to graduate students pursuing their graduate degrees in social work and individuals post-graduation with their Master’s of Social Work (MSW). Bree has co-authored a chapter about the integration of family therapy within the therapeutic green space of nature.

When asked her why behind founding the Magnolia Harbor Carefarm Bree stated, “I believe in this model of approaching work with trauma and grief and loss with my entire heart. Every element incorporated in our work at the Magnolia Harbor Carefarm has been central to my own journey through grief and is a reflection of how I show up in the world as a fellow human, lover of all the animals and nature, and as a professional. I am dedicated to creating a community in which people feel connected—connected to themselves and others, their feelings, and to every part of their broken hearts.”

Dr. Bree Conklin, DSW, LCSW

Laura Clabo, LAPSW, is a social worker who enjoys supporting older adults, caregivers/care partners of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, and parents navigating care for children with complex medical issues. Her work is rooted in honoring the tender, layered landscape of grief and loss, and in helping clients feel safe, regulated, and accompanied as they move through it.

Laura’s clinical lens is shaped by the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) to help clients build safety and co‑regulation before moving into deeper grief work. Laura also incorporates Acceptance and Integration Training® (AAIT™), a mindfulness‑based, integrative approach that supports the resolution of emotional reactivity and helps to regulate the nervous system. Laura also has experience working as a medical social worker. She previously worked at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and now works as the medical social worker and clinic coordinator for The Cole Center for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders. There, she provides clinical case management, education, and compassionate support for individuals and families navigating Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, and Huntington’s Disease—work that continually deepens her understanding of anticipatory grief, identity shifts, and resilience.

Outside of her professional roles, Laura finds joy and grounding in time with her husband, Aaron, their son Evan, and their two beloved dogs, Kylo and Emi. She can also be found at Magnolia Harbor Carefarm every single week of the year. Nature, animals, and the community remain a steady source of connection and meaning.

Laura Clabo, LAPSW

Dr. Kelley Hunter Ellis, LCSW, DSW is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in New Orleans. Her extensive career spans over two decades, during which she has provided counseling to many. Kelley’s research focuses on the dynamics of grief and loss within family systems, particularly the impact of grief on parents and children. This interest stems from her own childhood loss and the effect on the family dynamic. Kelley is a fellow with the Young Widowhood Project, and she collaborated on the development of the Widows and Kiddos Program at the Magnolia Harbor Carefarm. Her passion for her work at Magnolia Harbor led her to become licensed in Tennessee so she could further her work at the Carefarm.

Dr. Kelley Ellis, DSW, LCSW

Ryn Turner, MSSW, is a Social Worker who strives to foster a supportive and inclusive space for clients to explore their internal world and create healthy skills for navigating life that align with their goals. Their approach blends trauma-informed and evidence-based practices that focus on one’s strengths and internal resources. With a strong foundation in an Internal Family Systems-informed model, Ryn’s therapeutic style is emotionally focused and provides clients space to slow down and connect with their internal processes. They are honored to support individuals navigating the complexities of traumatic grief and loss, recognizing that grief impacts every person differently and touches many parts of our internal experience. At Magnolia Harbor, they are passionate about helping clients gently explore their relationship with loss, cultivate self-compassion, and discover pathways toward meaning, connection, and healing while carrying the realities of loss. They enjoy working with adolescents and adults and their work is closely tied with the LGBTQIA+ community. Outside of this space, Ryn enjoys reading with their cats, creating art, and trying to befriend the crows at their home.

Ryn Turner, MSSW

Mallory Vatter, MSSW, VSW, is a Veterinary Social Worker whose goal is to help create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for those who have experienced traumatic grief and loss. Her approach is centered in trauma-informed and evidence-based practices, using an Internal Family Systems-informed and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics-based framework. Mallory enjoys working with individuals who are neurodivergent and creating inclusive spaces for people who identify as LGBTQIA+. Specializing in veterinary social work, she enjoys working with the farm frens in Animal Assisted Therapy, understands the importance of the human-animal bond, and knows the complexities of grief that come with the loss of an animal. Outside of the farm, Mallory loves hiking with her dog, Winry, and taking on new creative arts projects.

Mallory Vatter, MSSW, VSW

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