ABOUT US
What We Believe
We believe the Bible, both Old and New Testaments in its sixty-six books from Genesis through Revelation, is the only verbally inspired written Word of God.
We believe in the One God who is personal, spirit, and sovereign. He is perfect, infinite, eternal and unchangeable in His being, holiness, love, mercy, wisdom, and power. We believe in three distinct Persons–the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, each of whom is to be honored and recognized equally as true God.
We believe salvation is solely by the grace of God on the basis of the redemptive work of Christ, through His shed blood and not of human merit or performance. We believe that through faith anyone can be transformed.
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We value secure attachments with God, self and others. We value the redemptive power of the blood of Jesus. We value a biblical perspective of all of life’s situations and demands. We value the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (led by the Spirit). We value honesty, integrity and transparency as well as grace, and the process of transformation.
Monique Maldonado
MACP, LMHC, IADC
M.A. in Counseling Psychology,
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Owner/Founder
Monique Maldonado is a licensed Mental Health Therapist and an Internationally Certified Substance Abuse Counselor who graduated from Southern California Seminary with her Master's in Counseling Psychology and emphasis in Theology.
She has been serving as a Therapist for 9 years and has 12 years experience in the field of addictions. Monique is passionate about attachment styles, relationships, grief and loss, and trauma as well as how disconnection feeds into maladaptive addictive behavioral patterns. She believes whole-heartedly in the mind/spirit connection and attachment with God and others as the primary source of healing.
Monique has worked in residential treatment facilities, Hope Ministries, community clinics and has provided care for foster care children.
She is happily married into a blended family with six adult children and 16 grandchildren. She enjoys DIY projects, spending time outdoors and traveling.
CONTRACTED THERAPISTS/COUNSELORS
Melinda Crane
LMFT CADC
Contractor for Vine CCS
M.A. Marriage and Family
B.S. Social Work
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Melinda Crane serves the Cedar Rapids area and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified Substance Abuse Counselor who graduated from Mount Mercy University with her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. She started her career in healthcare as a nurse and has been counseling for the last 8 years. Melinda believes her role in the therapeutic relationship is to facilitate healing through evidence-based practices from a framework of faith. Melinda enjoys exploring the outdoors with her sons and traveling on missions trips.
Melinda also sees clients over tele-health.
EMPLOYED COUNSELORS
Leah Owensby
Associate of Arts
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (t)
Certified Trauma and Mental Health Coach
Contractor for Vine CCS
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Leah is a dedicated substance abuse counselor and mental health coach certified in substance abuse and trauma. She cares deeply for her clients and considers it a privilege to support them on their journey toward healing. Leah helps individuals develop greater self-understanding as a foundation for making sense of their relationships and circumstances.
She believes in meeting clients exactly where they are and works from a non-shaming, strengths-based approach. Leah is equipped to help individuals identify and navigate unhealthy coping patterns and believes in challenging her clients when appropriate to foster intentional growth and action.
Leah is a temporarily certified substance abuse counselor and holds an Associate of Arts degree from Vennard Bible College, as well as Mental Health Coaching, Recovery Coaching, and Trauma-Informed Coaching certificates from Light University. She has provided individual substance abuse counseling for a year and a half and has facilitated 12-step process groups for over five years.
Leah is available to provide support in setting goals, navigating life transitions, and fostering sustainable change. Her compassion, experience, and commitment make her a trusted guide for those seeking hope and healing.
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