Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA

In our busy and sometimes stressful lives, self-care is imperative. Tending to our own mental health may become necessary if the struggle becomes overwhelming to manage alone. Once you've made the decision that therapy is the next step for you, finding the right neutral, compassionate, non-judgmental and empathetic therapist is of the utmost importance. My mission is to build a therapeutic alliance with you using a collaborative approach to reach your goals. The evidence-based approaches and interventions that I use are designed to assist you in further identifying and tapping into the strengths you already possess.

Immediate Openings and Accepting New Clients: In-Person and Telehealth Available! Everyone is on their own adventure exploring the sea of life and you are your own captain running this ship. Just like ships, our lives need maintenance, our lives need a supportive crew, and our lives need guidance from a lighthouse to direct us out of the storms. Maybe you are feeling defeated of having no control over the storms. Maybe you are lost of how to prevent a storm. Maybe you are in the midst of one right now. You are in the right place for wanting to get the help that you deserve!

I view myself as both witness and teacher. I have the privilege of bearing witness to your experiences and holding space for all the emotions that accompany them. Sadness, anger, joy, fear are all welcome here. When we do the work of really trying to understand ourselves more fully, we learn how to respect ourselves and teach others to do the same. It is my desire to help you discover who you are, sort through hurts and traumas that continue to affect you in undesirable ways in the present, and learn to live in alignment with your values and priorities so that you can flourish personally and relationally.

My Name Is Jane Mclaggan. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, with 20 years of professional experience. As well I am an LMHC in Iowa. I have experience in helping clients with ADHD, stress and anxiety, as well as depression, and coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step in seeking a happier and more fulfilling life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

When you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed to the point it is impacting your day-to-day life, it helps to talk with someone who is both kind and practical — offering hope and nonjudgmental support, but also collaborating with you on finding real solutions. We all need a guide sometimes when life is hard. I am the type of therapist who will provide validation when you need it but also encourage you to take charge of the things within your control. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, trouble communicating with a partner or family, and job burnout. In particular, I enjoy working with educators at all levels.

Everyone deserves compassion and love, as well as a place to feel safe and supported. I take a collaborative approach in working with clients to discover their true potential and reach their desired goals. I strive to provide each person with a nonjudgmental and safe place for emotional expression, exploration of perspective, and finding personal understanding and acceptance. I truly believe that every person is capable of growth and improvement, whatever that may look like for their personal journey.

My accepting approach is secured in the notion that we all deserve to be welcomed just as we are, including the problems and struggles we bear. Even if our problems have no straightforward answers, we can learn to live with and through them when we are better connected to ourselves and others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I aspire to enable this connection. My training is rooted in Systems Theory, which views individuals, couples, and families through their relationship network. I take care to recognize how family of origin, cultural, and contextual factors inform our habits, perceptions, and sense of well-being.

It’s okay to not be okay. Therapy is a safe place to explore trauma, hardship, self-fulfillment and so much more. I will continually strive to make those I work with feel safe, secure, seen, and heard. Using a collaborative process, I hope to guide you along the path of gaining clarity, emphasizing your ability to tap into the resources that are already within you. All the while, allowing for space in which you decide what is best for you. I work from a non judgmental position, believing all humans deserve to be accepted exactly as they are and treated with kindness.

As a therapist, I believe that a person is more than just the sum of their experiences. Each one of us is made up of our unique thoughts, emotions and ideas. I have devoted my career to finding ways of honoring who you are, as well as who you want to become. My clients range from children to adults, and my special interests are with teens, parents and families. I am clinically trained to help individuals and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, conflicts and grief. My style is direct, non-judgmental and supportive, as we work together to create a treatment plan that uniquely fits your needs.

I see counseling as an opportunity to create new possibilities rather than addressing a series of rights and wrongs. I believe that change is most notable when we challenge the faulty thoughts and perceptions we have about ourselves, others, and the world around us. By learning to challenge our thinking we can have greater interpersonal relationships, self-image, and create a more persuasive and stable pattern of moods. I am trained in strategies to assist in ongoing dedication to the identified problem outside of the counseling session. It is essential that counseling relationships are collaborative.

I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker ready to accompany you on your journey to healing. During our time together, I will provide a safe, comfortable, and warm environment where you are able to explore and process the challenges you are facing. I have experience working with clients processing trauma, life adjustments, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and sexual health.

Having found this page, you have already begun your healing journey and overcome your first challenge. Congratulations and welcome! Thank you for considering me as your therapist in this process. It is my goal to understand the challenges you want to focus on and to illuminate your strengths as a means to reach the goals you set. I aim to be there for my clients, and provide therapeutic interventions and support that are unique to each individual's strengths and challenges.

Do you feel heavy with life’s stressors or maybe you're realizing you have some deep-rooted issues from your past that need tending to but worry you will be a burden to your loved ones? Do you avoid by stuffing your emotions down? Avoidance feels good in the moment but long term, it can impact our ability to function as it exacerbates our emotions and leads to things like anxiety, depression, anger, or even addiction. Having someone unbiased and safe to talk to can make a tremendous difference in our ability to cope and feel present for the beautiful things in life.

I treat individuals, couples, families, and groups. I am experienced working with individuals struggling with Eating Disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder. I also treat Mood Disorders, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Additionally, I provide relationship coaching services to individuals and couples. I work with clients to provide individualized care with an emphasis upon mindfulness, respect and empowerment. I am interested in working with the community to provide Eating Disorder awareness and prevention programs for schools, colleges and professionals.

Day-to-day life can be challenging! When you add symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma, life becomes unbearable. Naturally, we are not born knowing how to navigate the flood of feelings or the loneliness that comes from stress, trauma, and losses. Attempting to fix it yourself or ignoring the problem can result in a cycle of escalating emotions. But you don't have to do this alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship where together we process your personality, values, and strengths and use them to get you to a better and calmer place. I use evidence-based psychotherapy approaches that best suit you, including CBT and ACT.

Day-to-day life can be challenging! When you add symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma, life becomes unbearable. Naturally, we are not born knowing how to navigate the flood of feelings or the loneliness that comes from stress, trauma, and losses. Attempting to fix it yourself or ignoring the problem can result in a cycle of escalating emotions. But you don't have to do this alone. Therapy is a collaborative relationship where together we process your personality, values, and strengths and use them to get you to a better and calmer place. I use evidence-based psychotherapy approaches that best suit you, including CBT and ACT.

Flawed with good intentions. I believe this is how many of us would describe ourselves. There's times when our intentions miss the mark & we struggle to express ourselves in ways that are healthy & effective in our relationships. With 20+ years in the mental health field, I've worked with many people just like you who can have difficulty communicating in ways that feel comfortable & genuine. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based approaches, I'll work with you to sort through feelings & situations that create or perpetuate distress & to find calm in who you are & who you want to be. I'm here to help you uncover your potential.

Immediate Openings-limited availability Everyone deserves to tell their story and to be listened to with respect and dignity. My passion is to give people a safe space to tell their stories so they can start on their path of healing. I assist my clients with finding a different perspective about their story or problem so they can build better relationships, navigate the future, and heal completely as a person.

As humans, we mistakenly forget to take care of ourselves causing us to overestimate our weaknesses and underestimate our strengths. Allow me to help you explore your strengths to give you the courage to create change within your life.