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.

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.

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The right counselor changes things. We’ll help you find yours.

Meet the counselors behind Counseling Associates:

Michael Maher

FOUNDER, CEO, & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Master of Science in Education Licensed Mental Health
Counselor Specialties: Individuals, Couples, Family, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Dawn Combites

Master of Social Work Licensed Independent Social Worker
Specialties: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Circle of Security, Individuals, Couples, Children, Adolescents, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Geriatric Therapy
Garrett Anthony

Master of Arts (MA) - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Ft. Madison, Iowa location
Garrett’s Specialities: Substance Abuse, Anger Management, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Summer Miller

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Title is Mental Health Counselor)
Keokuk and Ft. Madison, Iowa locations
Summer’s Specialties: Person Centered Counseling, CBT, Premarital, Couples, Adolescents, Neurofeedback Therapy and Alpha-Stim

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!”