Marshall McElhinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
702 South Gilbert St, Suite 109, Iowa City, IA 52240
Waitlist for new clients
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I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to understand your own story and break free from the traps that hold us back from change. You are brave because you are here. One quote that resonates with me is from Carl Whitaker, who once wrote, “Until you break with your patterns, the rut continues to deepen. Life goes on, but living dies”. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how being unheard and misunderstood creates a sense of feeling judgment and shame. I want to help by creating a space for healing and advancement by honoring that those experiences are a source of pain.
I am committed to honoring your beliefs and approach each client with acceptance. I tailor my approach to you and feel grateful to witness your journey. Through my genuine presence and authentic approach, I create a space for courage, humor, collaboration, and offer challenges to empower clients towards the growth and wellness they are seeking.
As a certified emotionally focused therapist, and with expertise in systems theory I am trained to help you navigate, understand and improve your emotional connection with yourself and others.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Marshall McElhinney now - (319) 220-5753
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $172
- Couple Sessions $172
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Marshall McElhinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 100348 Marshall McElhinney
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Mount Mercy University, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2020
- Membership with AAMFT 186943 / 2018
- Certificate from ICEEFT(International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy) 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Marshall McElhinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (319) 220-5753
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Marshall McElhinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (319) 220-5753
8 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Marshall McElhinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (319) 220-5753
Location
Primary Location
Towards Healing Couples Counseling
702 South Gilbert St
Suite 109
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Nearby Areas
Marshall McElhinney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (319) 220-5753