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This was something I read that was very touching that you do not see much anymore.
The meaning of "true love". Dave and I will be celebrating 42 years of being "soul mates". I feel so blessed! If you have time read article below. You too may be touched I was.
Janet Huber

My parents were married for 55 years. One morning, my mom was going downstairs to make dad breakfast, she had a heart attack and fell. My father picked her up as best he could and almost dragged her into the truck. At full speed, without respecting traffic lights, he drove her to the hospital.

When he arrived, unfortunately she was no longer with us.

During the funeral, my father did not speak; his gaze was lost. He hardly cried.

That night, his children joined him. In an atmosphere of pain and nostalgia, we remembered beautiful anecdotes and he asked my brother, a theologian, to tell him where Mom would be at that moment. My brother began to talk about life after death and guesses as to how and where she would be.

My father listened carefully. Suddenly he asked us to take him to the cemetery.

"Dad!" we replied, "it's 11 at night, we can't go to the cemetery right now!"

He raised his voice, and with a glazed look he said: "Don't argue with me, please don't argue with the man who just lost his wife of 55 years."

There was a moment of respectful silence, we didn't argue anymore. We went to the cemetery. With a flashlight we reached her grave.

My father sat down, prayed, and told his children: "It was 55 years... you know? No one can really talk about true love if haven't done life with a person."

He paused and wiped his face.

"She and I, we were together in the good and in the bad." he continued. "When I changed jobs, we packed up when we sold the house and moved. We shared the joy of seeing our children become parents, together we mourned the departure of loved ones, we prayed together in the waiting room of some hospitals, we supported each other in pain, we hugged one another each day, and we forgave mistakes."

And then he paused and added, "Children, that's all gone and I'm happy tonight. Do you know why I'm happy? Because she left before me. She didn't have to go through the agony and pain of burying me, of being left alone after my departure. I will be the one to go through that, and I thank God for that. I love her so much that I wouldn't have liked her to suffer..."

When my father finished speaking, my brothers and I had tears streaming down our faces. We hugged him and he comforted us, "It's okay. We can go home. It's been a good day."

That night I understood what true love is. It is more than just romanticism and s*x, it's two people who stand beside one another, who are committed to one another ... through all the good and bad that life throws at you.

Peace in your hearts.

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We are happy to announce that Charles King, LMFT is joining our team. Charles is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. He is available in our office full-time. Check out his bio on our website. Call us if you would like to schedule with Charles before he fill up!

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We are celebrating 10 years in business as of April 1st, 2022. We want to thank our entire team for your hard work and commitment. We are so proud to work with you and see you at work with your God given talents and heart. We also want to thank all our current and past clients for trusting us to assist you. We consider it a pleasure to humbly serve you with compassion. Our mission continues with heartfelt gratitude for all the blessings Compassion Counseling Inc. has received while serving our community.
Janet & Dave Huber / Owners

We are so happy to have recently completed our THIRD office expansion in the last year. We are blessed to have added two more therapists’ offices, as well as an entirely new checkout counter!

As this pandemic continues to rage on, most counseling offices in our community have turned to strictly telehealth. Here at Compassion Counseling Inc., we want to give our clients the highest level of care we can offer. We are committed to face-to-face, in-person counseling as we believe that therapy is much more effective when it is done in-person, as opposed to through a screen.

To ensure everyone's safety, we strive to keep our offices as clean as possible. We have masks and hand sanitizer readily available to all of our clients & counselors, and each and every office is equipped with a top-of-the-line air purifier.

In 2022, we look forward to serving our community in the best way possible.

Thank you so much for the continued support.

Erica Willits, LMHC, has been working in the mental health field for the past 12 years. She received her Masters’ Degree in Counseling from Western Illinois University. Erica earned her Bachelors’ Degree in Psychology from South Illinois University. Most of her clinical experience has been working with school aged children in community mental health agencies. She also has experience working with adults, with varied areas of concern, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, women’s issues and self-esteem.

Erica would like to create a warm and accepting environment to work through life’s challenges. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process, where we work together to generate change, achieve goals and engage in personal growth.

Erica is now accepting new clients with *most* insurances
Give us a call today to schedule.
(563)-355-0780

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Hello Friends!

We're so happy to be taking steps towards all in-person counseling once again. This pandemic has been difficult for all of us, and mental health has proven to be in great need through it all.

Right now, we are still taking new clients, and we are working to get some more therapists hired to meet the growing demand for mental healthcare.

As for masks, they are now 100% optional! If you would like to wear a mask during your session, you are more than welcome to, and our therapists will wear a mask as well if that is what you prefer. We are also no longer doing temperature checks at the door and we will still have hand sanitizer readily available in multiple locations throughout our office.

We are so excited to be at what appears to be the tail end of COVID, and we're looking forward to increased normalcy.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with one of our counselors, please don't hesitate to call us at 563-355-0780.

Thanks so much!

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Sasha Trice, LMHC, is an experienced licensed therapist who is compassionate, relatable, and empathetic. Sasha received a BA degree in psychology and received a master’s degree in Education from Western Illinois University in 2010. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Iowa and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois. Sasha has over 9 years of practice and experience in community mental health, working with the early childhood population (ages birth to 5), school-aged children, adults, and families. Sasha specializes in counseling related to issues of trauma, parental and relational stress, self-esteem, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, multicultural concerns, and more.

Sasha believes in the power of relationship and connection, and strives to provide a positive, accepting, and strength-based environment for clients. Sasha utilizes Adlerian theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Conscious discipline techniques, and Theraplay principles for therapeutic practice. Sasha provides a warm, caring, nurturing, and compassionate environment to enhance the feeling of emotional safety and acceptance for everyone she encounters.

Contact us today to set up an appointment!

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Compassion Counseling Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Therapist - Licensed Independent Social Worker - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

We have a opening available in our Bettendorf office. This is a Full-Time Position seeing 25-30 clients per week. Full client load available. Hours are flexible. Four day work week. Must also be licensed at highest level and have 2 years experience.

This position requires someone that is warm and compassionate and have a passion for helping other people in a non-judgmental way. Must have the ability to effectively evaluate, diagnosis and development treatment plans for clients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of mental health issues. Communication skills and building rapport with clients is essential.

Compassion Counseling is committed to our mission of providing compassionate, quality Behavioral Health Counseling. We are different than most other employers. We offer a modern and warm environment for our employees and clients. All offices are fully furnished by Compassion Counseling Inc. We pay for liability insurance and have a very competitive pay structure. We also offer a BCBS healthcare plan.

We have put together an “Amazing Team” of hand-picked licensed Mental Health Professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate who appreciates the environment in which they work and the “Team” they are part of.

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Today, we had the pleasure of appearing on Living Local to talk about what we do, and why we are different. If you were unable to watch on TV, click the link below to check it out!

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