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Mary McLaggan

LPC, LMHC

Mary McLaggan , LPC, LMHC

Therapist in Iowa

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About Mary

Mary McLaggan is a licensed counselor with two decades of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and major life transitions. She combines sensitivity and compassion with a focus on practical, individualized care, adapting conversations and treatment plans to meet each person's unique needs and circumstances.

Holding credentials as an LPC and an LMHC - that is, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings seasoned judgment and evidence-informed approaches to her work. Mary emphasizes respect and attunement in the therapeutic relationship, helping clients take the courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Mary provides thoughtful guidance for those navigating emotional challenges and life changes. Her practice centers on collaborative problem solving and tailored strategies that reflect each client’s goals and values, offering steady support throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address a range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience, offering empathic listening and support so individuals can discover their own solutions and build self-worth. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the client.

Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and enable ongoing communication with licensed professionals and therapists when it is most convenient.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Mary McLaggan have?

Mary McLaggan has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Mary McLaggan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC. Her license details are TX LPC 19406 and IA LMHC 121856.

In which languages does Mary McLaggan provide therapy?

Mary provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Mary McLaggan located?

Mary McLaggan is located in Iowa.

How can I work with Mary McLaggan as my therapist?

You can work with Mary McLaggan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mary McLaggan work with international clients?

Mary McLaggan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mary McLaggan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas, Iowa

Languages

English, Spanish

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