If you would like to receive Christian counseling, here are some local recommendations.

Matthew McKee
Matt McKee is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor providing therapy services to adults and adolescents in Lake and Ashtabula Counties through Matt McKee Counseling Services, LLC with offices in Madison and Ashtabula. 
He has over 15 years experience in helping roles, both in private practice and community mental health agencies. He also led a grief support group at his home church for 10 years. 
In his practice, he embraces a Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) approach, offers Christian Counseling, and provides EMDR Therapy. Services include individual, couples, family, and group treatment for depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, and most other concerns. 
Matt is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, the EMDR International Association, and a U.S. Army Veteran.
As a graduate of Liberty University's Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, he embraces a Christian worldview in all that he does, yet does not push his values nor judge anyone based upon this background. This worldview allows a hope-focused approach to all of his services.
Matt enjoys helping others, takes pride in sharing a compassionate heart with those he helps, and enjoys walking alongside his neighbors in the Lake and Ashtabula County communities.
Call, Text, or Email Matt at:
440-855-0204
mattmckeecounseling@yahoo.com

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Marie DeHaas

A licensed independent social worker. She has experience in all forms of mental health treatment, ranging from inpatient to out-patient settings. She specializes in helping pre-adolescents, adults & geriatrics who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, transitional and/or traumatic life events, and loss.

She is familiar with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral treatment as well as the 12 step model. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio. There she studied a generalist practice model, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She also holds a Master of Science in Social Administration from The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

There her concentration was in dual diagnosis, graduating Cum Laude. She has practiced in medical, dementia specialty, psychiatric and hospice settings. She is now using her 15 years of experience to help individuals, families and couples suffering from emotional, relational and chemical abuse issues.

Contact Marie's office at (440) 809-8060 ​

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Karen Townsend | Child and Adolescent Therapist
Karen has a background in education and strong understanding of children and their development. Karen has 9 years of experience working with children and their families in community mental health settings at schools and a domestic violence shelter. Karen has a wide rang of experience which includes providing individual counseling with students and individual and group counseling with survivors of domestic violence. With a passion for supporting children and their families through difficult circumstance, Karen offers compassionate and competent support to her clients. She specializes in working with kids struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, family stressors, trauma an grief. Karen works with children in individual sessions and provides family sessions as needed. Karen holds a Bachelors of Science in Education from Malone University and a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. Karen is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Ohio. Leah Fellenstein is currently supervising Karen as she works towards her independent counseling license with the state of Ohio.

Abundant Life Counseling
​(440) 490-4011

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