Even when it’s hard to see, we believe a path forward exists. Whatever brought you here is a valid enough reason to stay.
Not every circumstance can be changed, but the way you carry it can. Our role is to walk alongside you until the path forward becomes clear.
Hope is where we start. Every time.
Hope is where we start. Every time.
Even when it’s hard to see, we believe a path forward exists. Whatever brought you here is a valid enough reason to stay.
Not every circumstance can be changed, but the way you carry it can. Our role is to walk alongside you until the path forward becomes clear.
The right counselor changes things. We’ll help you find yours.
Meet the counselors behind Counseling Associates:
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![A headshot of Michael Maher, a white man with frameless glasses, dark gray hair cut short wearing a brown mustard velvet jacket over a navy button up shirt with jeans on a dark gray background.]()
Michael Maher
Founder & Executive Director
Master of Science in Education
Licensed Mental Health CounselorSpecialties: Individuals, Couples, Family, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
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![A headshot of Dawn Combites, a white woman with short curly brown hair wearing a dress with yellow, green, and white floral print on black on a dark gray background.]()
Dawn Combites
Master of Social Work
Licensed Independent Social WorkerSpecialties: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Circle of Security, Individuals, Couples, Children, Adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Geriatric Therapy
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![A headshot of Garret Anthony, a white man with dark brown shaggy hair, a short beard, wearing a maroon quarter zip sweater over a blue and maroon plaid button up with gray jeans on a dark gray background.]()
Garrett Anthony
Master of Arts in Psychotherapy and Faith
Licensed Mental Health CounselorLocation: Ft. Madison, IA
Specialities: Substance Abuse, Anger Management, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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![A headshot of Summer Miller, a white woman with long, dark, straight hair wearing a light sage suede jacket over a beige top with gray pants on a dark gray background.]()
Summer Miller
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Location: Keokuk, IA and Ft. Madison, IA
Specialties: Person Centered Counseling, CBT, Premarital, Couples, Adolescents, Neurofeedback Therapy and Alpha-Stim
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![A headshot of Lily Shafer, a white woman with long dark brown hair wearing a striped purple button up on a dark gray background.]()
Lily Shafer
Counseling Intern
Location: Keokuk, IA
Over 15,000 individuals and families have trusted us with their hardest moments.
Thirty years of service representing thousands of courageous first conversations.
We’ve seen children grow into confident adults. We’ve seen families heal. We’ve seen people rediscover who they are.
That is what hope looks like when it finds its way back.
Client Testimonial:
“I went from working, to giving up, to going to bed permanently. My children and I thought I had no choice in this. Going for help was hard, but it was needed.
I got help and support.
Medicine alone was not the answer. Support workers were important for listening, goals, giving positive feedback, and getting me out of the house. Making new choices and goals was a start. They helped me focus on coping, managing stress, and getting my emotions under control. I no longer focus on the past.
My vocabulary has changed in regard to how I talk to myself, my children, and others. I see people and my past for what I don’t have. The Bible says not to fear or worry. I know I have the power to choose my path and that I have a future!”
– LJHWe help you…
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Build resilience
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Strengthen your sense of self
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Move toward a purposeful life
Ready to take the next step?