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 helping clients manage ADHD, stress and anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC means Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and maintains licensure to practice counseling in both Texas and Iowa. Mary approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where concerns can be explored without judgment. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to fit the client’s unique history, strengths, and goals rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions. Taking the first step toward a happier, more balanced life often requires courage, and Mary offers steady support and practical guidance throughout that process. Her work combines skillful listening with collaborative planning so clients can build coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Counseling

Mary integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current attachment patterns and helps clients understand connection, trust, and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and respects the client’s own goals, supporting self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal decision-making. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and attention-related challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Mary works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to keep consistent appointments amid busy schedules or geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver tailored interventions remotely and help clients practice new skills between sessions, allowing therapy to fit into daily life in accessible ways.

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 Texas LPC 19406 and Iowa 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?

Clients 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 client location and Mary’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. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on Mary’s availability, the first session can then be scheduled and 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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