Robin Downs and Associates, Biblical Counseling

11/26/2025

We “couldn’t be happier” to announce Anna McDonald has joined our team! She will be working in our Quakertown, PA office as well as virtually in PA.

Anna McDonald earned her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is currently pursuing licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has experience working at an outpatient level of care within community mental health. Anna has served individuals who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, suicidal ideation, selective mutism, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, with a particular focus towards children and young adults.
Anna is bold in affirming others, and believes God’s Word holds undeniable truth about human value and dignity. She is fueled by her desire to know others, and to imperfectly point to the perfect way God knows us and cares for us.

10/12/2025

Change is possible. Don’t succumb to the thinking error that because you’ve tried to change so many times and not succeeded, it will never happen. A mindset that continues to pursue a new avenue of change is so important! Ask for help, continue to learn, just don’t give up when you can’t see a pathway forward.

10/10/2025

Our practice is excited to announce the addition of our newest therapist, Kayla Larkin!

Kayla is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor pursuing full licensure in PA. She received both her M.S. in Counseling and B.A. in Psychology at Cairn University. Prior to being a mental health counselor, Kayla worked as a behavioral health technician in Intensive Behavioral Health Services supporting children and their families. She also co-leads counseling labs at Cairn University throughout the school year to assist graduate students in their training towards professional counseling and in character development.

Kayla enjoys walking alongside those struggling with concerns related to anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, chronic illness, relationships, ADHD, sexuality, gender identity, and more. She is gentle, patient, and compassionate in her care and strives to provide a therapeutic relationship that clients feel known, safe, and connected in.

08/27/2025

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier

...

08/26/2025

We are so happy to announce that Jesse Rothgaber has joined our team, working out of our Quakertown office and virtually.

Jesse has a wealth of experience working with individuals with mild to severe
mental health disorders, much of which was gained during a decade of employment at a mental health facility. He has worked with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship conflicts, ADHD, BPD, school refusal, eating disorders, self harm, suicidal ideation, and autism. He has augmented his education and experience by completing the Foundations of Biblical Counseling program at CCEF. In addition to providing mental health support, Jesse is also qualified to review IEPs, offer college advising, and discuss appropriate educational placements.

Jesse is passionate about creating a safe nonjudgmental space to come
alongside clients who are experiencing despair, leaving them with the sense of hope that results from their assurance of being heard and understood. He is dedicated to leading individuals toward personal growth beyond developing the skills needed to work through their current emotional distress. Jesse is committed to equipping each client with the coping skills and regulation tools to manage difficult situations throughout life.
He incorporates best practices techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialetical Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention while remaining
grounded in Biblical principles.

08/26/2025

How do you know if you’re in a healthy relationship? Below are some markers that Leslie Vernick shares in her material :

Mutuality means that both individuals contribute specific qualities essential for the care, maintenance, and repair of the relationship. They are honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and repentance. In marriage, both individuals make efforts to grow and change for the welfare of the other and the preservation of their relationship

Reciprocity means that both people in the relationship give and both people in the relationship receive. Power and responsibility are shared and there is not a double standard where one person gets all the goodies in the relationship while the other person sacrificially does most of the work. The apostle Paul validates reciprocity when he gives guidelines how to give our resources sacrificially but not foolishly. He writes, “For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of fairness your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness” (2 Corinthians 8:13-14 ESV).

Freedom means that in your marriage you are allowed to make choices, to give input, and to express your feelings without fearing you’ll be badgered, manipulated and punished. When freedom is present, we’re not afraid to be ourselves nor are we pressured to become something we’re not.

04/15/2025

We are so grateful to Kim M. Futer, BA, PCET for joining us for her practicum this summer!
If you’ve been looking for an affordable option to meet with an excellent counselor, please contact us at RobinDowns.com.
Kim has served in the field of counseling for over 30 years. She has experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has also spent significant time counseling individuals affected by addiction as well as family members impacted by addiction. Kim also works in a school setting providing additional support to high school students to help remove barriers to their success. She has worked with people struggling with anxiety, depression, school challenges and relationship difficulties and is passionate about walking through this life journey with a Christ-centered approach.
Kim completed her undergraduate work in Psychology at Lock Haven University and received her certification from the National Institute of Learning Disorders as a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and will be entering into her practicum experience under the supervision of Robin Downs and Associates.

Robin Downs and Associates provides biblically based, culturally sensitive, and compassionate counseling that empowers individuals, couples, and families to lea

04/06/2025

Excellent podcast on how to distinguish between marital conflict and abuse.

Podcast Episode · The PeaceWorks Podcast · 04/01/2025 · 22m

04/03/2025

We are overjoyed to announce that Simone Castro will be joining the team at Robin Downs and Associates! 
Simone earned an MS in Counseling degree from Cairn University and is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has experience working with individuals struggling with low self-esteem, relational issues, anxiety, grief, and depression. Simone has witnessed the Lord’s use of community to help bring about redemption and growth in the lives of his children, and is grateful to be used by him to do that as a counselor. As a third culture kid Simone developed a deep appreciation for building relationships and making others feel welcomed, known, and cared for. Her desire is for each of her clients to feel that in sessions.
She will be working with children, adolescents, and adults in our Yardley on Delaware office. See our website RobinDowns.com to make an appt.

02/19/2025

Don’t miss this excellent marriage retreat!

ServingLeaders Ministries will facilitate