Therapists in Anamosa, IA

As a clinical psychologist & certified yoga instructor, I am passionate about taking a holistic & tailored approach when working with clients. I am committed to helping you get out of your “analysis paralysis” & into your life. I want to help you to discover your freedom in how you relate to your mind (& body!) & share the secret your brain has been keeping from you your whole life: Your thoughts are not your boss. I aim to help not only reduce the symptoms interfering with your life, but also to help optimize your mental health/well-being to live a life aligned with how you want to be in the world.

I feel honored to have helped guide and support individuals and families for over 20 years. I strive to help identify problems, resolve conflicts and promote optimal functioning in your everyday life. I specialize in empowering oneself to work through the distress of Divorce, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Attachment, and Trauma that have negatively impacted yourself and your relationships with others. Within the context of a safe and supportive environment, I develop trusting relationships with clients that enhance and encourage growth and change. I believe anyone can make changes in their life and I can provide optimism and hope when you feel there is none.

Is your child struggling to cope with strong emotions? Is this causing stress for your family? Is your child or family, coping with trauma and other social, emotional, and behavioral issues? Counseling can help your child become emotionally expressive. Your child will build confidence and self-esteem though a strengths-based play therapy approach. Your child will receive empathy and compassion during sessions, but may also be challenged. I work with clients experiencing traumatic events (abuse/neglect, car accident), depression and anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, school difficulties/bullying, life transitions (moving, divorce).

Throughout my career, I've found fulfillment in helping others discover their goals and potential. For the past 12 years, I've had the honor of working with servicemen in the military and their families, and I'm happy to now also serve the public beyond. My treatment approach addresses a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, life transitions, trauma, PTSD, divorce, grief, anger management, OCD, and ADHD. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) that I use to reprocess trauma and treat OCD, self-worth, and anxiety. I see children and individuals age 8 through adult.

Everyone has their own story or life experiences. I assist clients with helping them process through this, challenging negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and help resolve these previous experiences or emotions affecting them. I hope to provide a different view of the things that you are looking to address or explore in order to help you move forward in life successfully based on goals that you have set forth for yourself personally and professionally.

Welcome to your path toward healing. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives. My goal is to empower individuals to face and overcome challenges in their lives. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques that I base on the needs of the individual and strive to find the resources and skill-building techniques you need to reach your goals in life. Together, we will work to understand what is keeping you from living your best life, while striving to provide you with the tools needed to assist you in relating to yourself and others in new and healthier ways.

I currently have immediate openings! Sometimes it's hard to find our way through life. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore new pathways and new ways of thinking and being. My focus is on peripartum mental health, infant loss, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide my clients toward personal growth and lasting change. I welcome all people, genders, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

As a therapist, my mission is to walk alongside you on your journey, meeting you where you're at, and offering you a safe therapeutic environment where you can find hope and healing. The first step of starting therapy can be scary and intimidating, but I am here to help in any way I can, and ensure you are comfortable and receiving the best care that works for you. I have experience serving a wide variety of individuals seeking help with their mental health, and I have provided play therapy for a range of ages.

My passion as a therapist is to help guide you or your loved ones toward desired growth and help manage hardships life throws your way. I have experience working with adoption, ADHD, anxiety, autism, attachment concerns, behavioral problems, college students, Conduct Disorder, depression, families, foster-care, low self-esteem, ODD, self-harm and suicidal ideation, social skills, and complex trauma. I enjoy working with these populations individually, in the family setting, and group therapy.

The therapists at United Action for Youth have a unique ability to engage teenagers in individual adolescent psychotherapy. They balance listening with talking; they don't lecture or blame; they tailor their style to increase the youth's comfort. UAY therapists have expertise in the areas that are common concerns for teens, parents, and young adults. Although our focus is serving youth 10-25, we can also provide services for adults if space is available.

Welcome! I'm a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who specializes in working with autistic individuals and adults with ADHD. Do you feel like you are wearing a mask? Or feeling like you don't know who you are? Together, we will identify your strengths and areas you want to improve. Consider working with me!

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.

I am here to provide a safe place to work with you on your individuals needs and take an objective perspective. I have spent over 4 years providing crisis family and individual counseling to at risk youth. In addition, I have experience working with adults in group and individual settings. I have also been trained in Adlerian Play Therapy and utilize this theory in work with children and adolescents.

It can be hard to find a therapist if you have shift work or a full schedule, so I am offering sessions from 5am-Noon. In our office, we work on life transitions, gaining insights, making changes, improving relationships, and learning how to to feel more calm and settled. Here you can find out more about healthier coping techniques, and reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms of depression, ADHD and anxiety. It is a good and safe place to improve confidence and self-esteem, address parenting, marital and vocational stress, and to explore and express your identity and needs, wants and goals both personally and professionally.

I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) working towards my Independent Social Worker (LISW) license, with an undergraduate degree in Social Work and a minor in Psychology. I earned my Master of Social Work from Clarke University and am a certified yoga teacher. I am a compassionate mental health therapist specializing in Anxiety, ADHD, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, School Issues, and Trauma. My client-centered strengths-based approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Play Therapy, and other modalities to help clients overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.