Dr. McGregor, DNP

Dr. McGregor joined CFR in February of 2022 as a Medical Healthcare Provider. She is certified in Psychiatry and Family Practice.

Dr. McGregor graduated from University of Iowa with her Doctor of Nursing degree in 2011 and her family nurse practitioner in 2004. She has worked in family practice, psych, ER, internal medicine, urgent care, and as a hospitalist. Dr. McGregor enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She most recently spent time providing care at Community Health Center in Fort Dodge.

In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has a husband of 32 years, a son, daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Heidi H.

Heidi H. is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2008 through Buena Vista University and her Associates of Science Degree in Human Services in 2006 from Iowa Central Community College. Heidi currently works as a Substance Use Treatment Counselor, primarily working with adolescents. She has worked at Community and Family Resources since August 2013 and it has proven to be a very rewarding career! Heidi has also gained significant experience working in the human services field over the last five years. First, for the Department of Human Services as a Family Team Facilitator, and then at Workforce Development as a Career Specialist. Heidi enjoys working with people and is grateful for the opportunity to meet new people and to be an integral part of their journey to recovery.

Madison A.

Madison A. joined CFR in December of 2022 as an Outpatient Addiction Treatment Counselor at our Fort Dodge location. Madison received her Associate of Arts at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids in 2018. She then went on to get her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021 with a major in Family Services with a focus on Gerontology. In previous positions Madison has worked with adolescents focusing on behavioral and mental health issues with a background in trauma informed care. Madison got into Substance Use Treatment after experiencing the difficulties her family went through with addiction.

Madison grew up in Fort Dodge and recently moved back after getting married. Madison recently got married to her high school sweetheart, Tyler. She also has two cats named Oliver (Ollie) and Olivia (Liv). In Madison’s spare time she likes to watch tv, read, go camping, traveling, and eating good food. She also enjoys spending time with my friends and family.

Michael R

Michael, CADC joined CFR in March 2019 as a residential counselor initially then in October 2021 moved over to Fort Dodge Outpatient as an Outpatient Addiction Treatment Counselor. Michael completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Faith Baptist Bible College in Pastoral Studies and Bible as double major. Michael has been serving in his local community since 2008. Michael utilizes several evidence-based interventions such as Living in Balance, Stop the Chaos, Stages of Change, Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook, and Matrix. Michael enjoys his work at CFR as it allows him to learn how to care and show compassion for people who are in adverse situations and to help them grow from those situations.

In his spare time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and shooting his compound bow.

Rhiannon Rippke-Koch, t-LMHC

Rhiannon joined Community, Family and Resources (CFR) in 2024 as an intern. She officially joined CFR in August as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s in counseling from Buena Vista University.

Rhiannon specializes in women’s issues, intimacy, LGBTQIA+, trauma healing and empowerment. She has a deep commitment to providing affirming, compassionate, and culturally competent care for the community. With experience supporting individuals through challenges related to identity/sexuality, relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and substance use. Rhiannon creates a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their mental well-being and feel validated. She is culturally and spiritually aware, believing that healing and progress is made when a client feels heard and understood.

Rhiannon works collaboratively with her clients and has been trained and utilizes the following modalities: CBT, Mindfulness, SFBT, MI, and psychotherapy. Rhiannon works predominantly with adults but has experience with adolescents in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Tammy V. RN, MSW, LISW

Tammy joined CFR/TRC in February 2021 as an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist at our Fort Dodge location. She received her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Iowa graduating May 14, 2014 after taking her LMSW state boards prior to graduating. She then completed the required internships/requirements of working in the field under supervision for two years to be able to take the state boards to be licensed as an LISW. Tammy is also a Registered Nurse and graduated from nursing school in 1984. She received her bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University in 1996 with a double major in psychology and human services.

Tammy has much life experiences as well as working many years as a social worker in the human service field. She was the executive director of North Central Home Care for 22 years, an agency that had home health care services, child protective services, an intensive home visitation program, and a Meals-On-Wheels program that delivered over 100 meals per day to older adults and individuals with disabilities. As a clinical therapist Tammy has worked at Catholic Charities and the Berryhill Center. She has had much training and certifications in her many years of working in the field such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT, Play Therapy, and others.

Tammy has a passion to help others and watch them move their lives in positive and healthy directions. In her personal life Tammy values family, has a love of horses, dogs and all animals and enjoys traveling and photography.

Tia H.

Tia H., IADC, has worked for Community and Family Resources as a Substance Use Counselor since 2013 and is the Outpatient Program Supervisor in Fort Dodge. Tia completed her bachelor’s degree in criminology, with a minor in psychology, at Buena Vista University in Fort Dodge. She upgraded from a CADC to an IADC certification in May 2016.

Tia has provided substance use counseling services in various settings, including: residential, outpatient, and within the criminal justice system. In 2015, she received CFR’s Counselor of the Year and Fort Dodge Outpatient Office MVP awards. She was awarded the Fort Dodge Oupatient MVP award again in 2024. Tia has been a member of several agency committees and continues to be excited to grow with CFR.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, reading, gardening, and working on projects at home.