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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 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, and major life changes. She blends a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach with practical guidance, creating a space where clients can explore challenges and develop stronger coping strategies.

With credentials as an LPC and an LMHC, Mary brings formal training and years of practice to her work - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs. Her style emphasizes listening, collaboration, and tailoring interventions so they align with an individual’s goals and life circumstances.

Mary encourages those taking the first steps toward change, recognizing the courage involved in seeking a more fulfilling life, and she remains a steady, supportive presence during the therapeutic process. She practices in Iowa and provides services in both English and Spanish, offering guidance for those facing transitions, relationship difficulties, grief, and other common concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Mary uses several established approaches to guide online therapy, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of relating to others and can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and empowered to explore their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Mary collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps shape sessions that feel relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Mary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity of care even when life is busy or in transition.

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. License details are TX LPC 19406 and IA LMHC 121856.

In which languages does Mary McLaggan provide therapy?

Mary McLaggan 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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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