Dr. Sara Tawil

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
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(319) 214-5844

Dr. Sara Tawil

Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
(319) 214-5844

Primary Location

Olive Branch Therapy
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 214-5844
Offers online therapy

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About

My extensive experience gives me the skills to assist clients in developing their inner strength, wisdom, and awareness. Treatment involves removing internal and external barriers. In a vicious cycle of worry and production, fear often leads us to do what we fear most. Our collaborative work aims to uncover dysfunctional patterns that perpetuate or contribute to such challenges. This approach allows clients to cope with their extreme stressors and fosters an environment that allows them to engage and function as their authentic selves.
My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families to manage life cycle transitions. Integrating family systems therapy, existential work, and trauma recovery helps clients recognize blind spots, overcome relationship challenges, identify patterns no longer serving them, and feel less in need of reassurance.
Life does not always provide neat solutions, so learning how to stay grounded is crucial. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy, as well as workshops and groups. Our service prides itself on creating a safe, confidential, nurturing environment with highly skilled, experienced clinicians who can assist in achieving self-growth.
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Finances

Pay By: Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Iowa Total Care
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • Medicaid
  • Midlands Choice
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Out of Network
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Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 17 Years
  • License: Iowa / 1268
  • School: Ph.D - Marriage and Family Therapy
Award Recipient of AAMFT Research and Education Foundation

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: IDPH Approved Supervisor

Endorsements

Jennifer Becker
Counselor, LMHC, ACS
"I have worked collaboratively with Sara for many years and have always found her open, yet direct approach with clients to be refreshing. Sara's experience in advocating for clients effectively is one of the many strengths she brings to the mental health ..."

Dr. Sara Tawil's Groups

Self-Directed Healing Group Therapy

The Self-Directed Healing Book Club is a self-development and inner-work group dedicated to providing a safe space for people to explore and share their inner realms of experience. This focus helps nurture our inner child, which is a technique for addressing unmet needs and healing attachment wounds. In this group, we process our experiences in a non-judgmental setting and harness our inner resources to help us move toward healing and wholeness. Join us to enjoy the vistas of self-understanding!

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Social Skills Group Therapy

Group therapy is available to students in middle and high school. Participants with similar challenges work together in a group setting to learn and practice interpersonal skills under my supervision and direction. Groups work on increasing social confidence, communication skills, and comfort with emotional connection.

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Anger Management Group

The Anger Management Group focuses on helping individuals learn tools for managing their anger healthily. We provide participants with education regarding anger and specific tools to be used to better manage angry emotions.

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Primary Location

Olive Branch Therapy
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 214-5844
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Cities
Counties
Zips
Specialties
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Codependency
Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use

Client Focus

I also speak: Arabic
Age
  • Adults
  • Teen
  • Preteen
Communities
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Single Mother

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Cities
Counties
Zips
Last Modified: 8 Mar 2023
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