Iowa Counseling Center • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Counseling in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for Individuals, Couples & Families
Therapy should be more than a place to talk.
Our Cedar Rapids therapists combine genuine understanding with practical guidance, honest feedback, and tools for meaningful change—so therapy can help you understand what is happening and move forward in ways that matter outside the therapy room.
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Individuals • Couples • Families • Children & Teens • Cedar Rapids • Online Available
When something needs to change
You don’t need to have it all figured out before you come to therapy.
Maybe anxiety or depression is wearing you down. Maybe you and your partner keep ending up in the same painful argument. Maybe your child or teenager is struggling, your family feels disconnected, or life has changed in a way you weren’t prepared for.
Whatever brought you here, you are probably looking for more than a place to vent. You want to understand what is happening, feel genuinely understood, and have someone help you find a meaningful way forward.
That is where good therapy begins: with understanding—and then helping something actually change.
Therapy at Iowa Counseling Center • Cedar Rapids
Feeling understood matters. So does actually moving forward.
We believe the best therapy combines genuine compassion with an active process for change. That means your therapist will work to understand what is happening beneath the surface—and then help you do something useful with that understanding.
Look Beneath the Surface
Anxiety, depression, conflict, trauma, and family problems rarely happen in isolation. We help you understand the deeper emotional and relational patterns that can keep the same problems repeating.
A Therapist Who Participates
You deserve more than nodding and vague reassurance. Our therapists ask questions, offer perspective, teach practical tools, and provide honest feedback when it can help.
Turn Insight Into Change
The goal is not simply to understand yourself better. It is to use that understanding to communicate differently, respond with more freedom, repair relationships, and make changes that matter outside the therapy room.
Book an appointment
Take the first step. We’ll help with the next one.
Tell us a little about what you’re looking for. You do not need to choose a therapist before reaching out—our team can help with scheduling, therapist fit, and the next step.
In-person counseling at our Cedar Rapids office, plus online therapy throughout Iowa.
319.320.7506
Book an Appointment
Complete the form below and our team will follow up with you.
Our story
A practice built around one simple idea: therapy should help people experience real, lasting change.
I’m Brandon Wall, LMFT and CEO of Iowa Counseling Center. Together with my father, Dr. Bing Wall, our mission has always been simple: to help as many people as possible experience real, lasting change.
That mission shapes how we build and train our team. We want therapy here to go beyond simply listening. Our therapists work to understand the core issues that keep individuals, couples, and families stuck—and to provide the guidance and tools that can help people move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Whether you meet with us in person at our Cedar Rapids office or online anywhere in Iowa, the goal is the same: thoughtful, compassionate therapy that helps make meaningful change possible.
Brandon Wall, LMFT
CEO, Iowa Counseling Center
How we think about therapy
Go beneath the symptom. Understand the system. Create room for something new.
Our goal is not to decide which part of you is broken. It is to understand how emotions, relationships, history, beliefs, and patterns have organized around survival, connection, protection, and meaning—and then help create room for something different.
Understand What the Pattern Is Doing
Behaviors and emotions that seem irrational often make more sense once we understand the job they learned to do, the experiences that shaped them, and what they are trying to prevent, protect, or preserve.
See the Whole System
We look beyond symptoms to the larger system: your inner world, relationships, family history, beliefs, environment, identity, and the patterns that connect them.
Turn Insight Into Lived Change
Insight matters, but therapy also needs movement. We work toward greater freedom, emotional flexibility, honesty, connection, and the ability to live more consistently with what matters to you.
Our therapists bring different specialties, personalities, and clinical approaches to the work. What connects them is a commitment to understanding the whole person, participating actively in therapy, and helping insight become change.
Areas of Support
Whatever brought you here, there’s a place to start.
Our therapists work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, family conflict, and many other concerns. You do not need to know exactly what kind of therapy you need before reaching out.
Individual Support
Anxiety & Stress
Help for persistent worry, overwhelm, panic, tension, and stress that make daily life harder.
Individual Support
Depression
Support when low mood, hopelessness, isolation, or loss of motivation makes it difficult to feel like yourself.
Trauma Support
Trauma & PTSD
Therapy for painful experiences, trauma reactions, and patterns that continue to affect the present.
Relationships
Couples & Marriage Counseling
Help for couples who feel disconnected, stuck in repeating conflict, or unsure how to move forward together.
Family Support
Family Conflict
A place to understand difficult family patterns, improve communication, and create healthier ways of relating.
Children & Teens
Children & Adolescents
Age-appropriate support for young people navigating emotions, behavior, relationships, school, and family stress.
Life Changes
Grief & Loss
Compassionate support through death, separation, major transitions, and the many forms loss can take.
Relationships
Infidelity, Trust & Communication
Help rebuilding trust, addressing betrayal, and changing communication patterns that keep relationships stuck.
Specialized Support
Eating Disorders
Support for eating-related concerns and the emotional, relational, and behavioral patterns surrounding them.
Not sure which category fits? That’s completely fine. Start with the person, not the label.
Therapist specialties, ages served, and availability vary.
Prefer to explore your options first?
Browse our Cedar Rapids therapists.
Choose who counseling is for and we’ll narrow our Cedar Rapids team to therapists who may be a good fit. You can also book first and let our team help with the match.
M’Cayla McQuiston, LMSW
Cedar Rapids
M’Cayla works with children, teens, and caregivers navigating trauma, foster care, adoption, family transitions, and emotional or behavioral challenges. She helps families look beneath the behavior, strengthen connection, and understand what a child may be trying to communicate.
Elisabeth Burlingame, LISW
Cedar Rapids, Online
Elisabeth offers warm, collaborative therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity, relationships, and life transitions. She has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients and combines curiosity, humor, practical tools, and a nonjudgmental approach to help people feel more understood and more comfortable being themselves.
Mary Lovejoy Castaneda, LMSW
Cedar Rapids
Mary offers warm, down-to-earth counseling for teens, adults, couples, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and major life challenges. Her practical, holistic approach helps clients make overwhelming problems more manageable and build a realistic path forward.
Shaun Schroeder, LMHC
Cedar Rapids
Shaun brings a wealth of experience and sincere compassion as she supports individuals, teens aged 16 and older, and couples in navigating their emotional struggles. In a collaborative setting, she empowers her clients to discover their inherent strengths and equips them with effective tools to confront challenges with confidence.
Ryan Slezak, T-LMFT
Cedar Rapids
Ryan is committed to offering empathetic, professional support to individuals and teens as they navigate life's challenges, guiding them through the complexities of their emotions, strengthening their relationships, and nurturing their journey of personal development and self-discovery.
Carissa Degen, T-LMFT
Cedar Rapids
Carissa is committed to helping you navigate life's challenges by providing empathy and insight in a supportive environment where you can safely explore your feelings and experiences, fostering growth and understanding.
Raquel Watson, LISW
Cedar Rapids
Raquel brings a wealth of experience in addressing trauma and PTSD with a compassionate and accessible approach, ensuring that clients feel understood and supported. She is available for appointments both during the week and on weekends in person.
Sara Emerick, T-LMHC
Cedar Rapids
Sara offers extensive experience and heartfelt empathy in her practice, supporting individuals, teens aged 16 and up, and couples as they face their emotional hurdles. In a partnership-focused environment, she inspires her clients to uncover their inherent strengths and provides them with the essential tools to confront challenges with assurance.
Melany Forbes, LMFT
Cedar Rapids
Melany offers a warm and compassionate approach in every session, fostering acceptance and insight. Her dedication to supporting individuals, couples, and families is evident in her work. She provides flexibility with early morning and daytime appointments to accommodate her clients' needs.
Nick Hayes LMFT
Cedar Rapids
Nick offers a supportive and understanding approach to counseling, emphasizing your personal growth while honoring your past experiences. He recognizes that starting therapy can be daunting, particularly for first-timers, and is committed to moving at a comfortable pace that prioritizes your needs. Whether you're seeking guidance as an individual or as a couple, Nick is available for early morning and daytime sessions to accommodate your schedule.
Stephanie Grobstich, LMFT
Cedar Rapids
Stephanie combines humor with compassion to guide you in exploring and processing your emotions. With a focus on therapy for children, teens, and families, she emphasizes leveraging the strengths you already possess to facilitate meaningful change. Stephanie offers flexible appointment times, including early mornings, days, and weeknights.
Paige Keppler, LMFT
Cedar Rapids
Paige combines compassion, insight, and courage in her sessions, emphasizing the role of emotions in shaping our experiences. She is dedicated to collaborating with individuals and couples to discover healthier strategies for navigating life's challenges, acting as a reliable partner in your transformative journey. Appointments are available during the day and on weeknights.
Caleb Scales, T-LMFT
Cedar Rapids
At the heart of Caleb’s approach to therapy is empathy, warmth, curiosity, and support—with perhaps a touch of existential grit and whimsy. They believe that each of us is shaped not only by our inner world, but also by our relationships, environments, identities, experiences, and circumstances outside of our control.
Allison Capper, LMSW
Cedar Rapids
Allison is a compassionate and empathetic therapist who is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for her clients. She believes in meeting individuals where they are, fostering trust and understanding, and empowering clients to explore their experiences with openness and self-compassion. She works with Children (5+), teenagers, and adult individuals.
Brandon Wall, LMFT
Cedar Rapids
Brandon is dedicated to facilitating meaningful change for individuals and couples. His clients often describe him as a direct yet compassionate counselor who approaches each person with genuine understanding, ensuring that the process aligns with their unique pace. He possesses an inherent talent for recognizing the broader patterns that hinder many from achieving their true potential.
Our Cedar Rapids Office
A welcoming place to do meaningful work.
Our Cedar Rapids office offers in-person counseling for individuals, couples, families, children, and teens in a warm, comfortable setting. The goal is simple: create a place where you can feel understood while also receiving the insight, feedback, and practical help needed to move forward.
373 Collins Rd. NE, Suite 205
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Prefer the flexibility of telehealth? Many of our therapists also offer secure online counseling throughout Iowa.
What People Are Saying
People notice when therapy feels different.
Across publicly posted Google reviews, several themes come up again and again: people describe feeling understood, thoughtfully challenged, and supported by a team that helps make therapy practical and meaningful.
★★★★★ Themes from publicly posted 5-star Google reviews
Compassionate + Practical
Reviewers frequently describe a counseling experience that combines genuine understanding with realistic, practical guidance they can use outside the therapy room.
More Than Just Listening
People often mention therapists who ask meaningful questions, offer perspective, provide healthy challenge, and help turn insight into meaningful change.
Warm From the First Contact
Reviews regularly mention kind staff, a comfortable environment, and an easy experience from scheduling through the counseling process.
Based on recurring themes in publicly posted Google reviews. To protect privacy, Iowa Counseling Center does not identify reviewers or confirm whether any reviewer has received services.
Practical Details
Getting started should feel straightforward.
Reaching out is the first step. From there, our Cedar Rapids team can help with therapist fit, scheduling, and the practical details that make getting started easier.
Ways to meet: In person at 373 Collins Rd. NE, Suite 205 in Cedar Rapids, or online anywhere in Iowa.
Who we serve: Individuals, couples, and families. Ages served, specialties, and availability vary by therapist.
Insurance: If you plan to use insurance, Iowa Counseling Center is currently in-network only with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa. Your deductible, copay, and coinsurance depend on your individual plan, so we recommend confirming your mental health benefits with Wellmark before your first appointment.
Questions before booking? Call 319.320.7506.
What Happens Next
From appointment request to first session.
Send us an appointment request
Use the appointment form above to get started. If you already have a therapist in mind, let us know. If not, our team can help you find a fit.
Narrow down the right fit
Your needs, schedule, therapist specialties, and current availability can all help narrow the options.
Begin therapy
Your first session is a chance to talk about what brought you in, what you hope will change, and whether the therapist feels like a good fit.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
A few things you may want to know before getting started.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions people have before scheduling.
How do I choose the right therapist?
If you are ready to begin, submit the appointment form above and our team can help with therapist fit. If you prefer to browse first, use the therapist matcher above to narrow our Cedar Rapids team by who counseling is for, then read individual profiles to learn about each therapist’s specialties and style.
What if I don’t know what kind of therapy I need?
You do not need to choose a therapy approach or have a diagnosis before scheduling. Tell us what is bringing you in and what you hope will be different. Your therapist can help determine a useful direction once you meet.
Do you offer online counseling?
Yes. We offer secure online therapy for clients throughout Iowa. Availability varies by therapist, so use the matcher above or the appointment form to find someone who offers telehealth.
What insurance do you accept?
Iowa Counseling Center is currently in-network only with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa. Deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and other benefits vary by plan, so we recommend confirming your mental health benefits directly with Wellmark before your first appointment.
Do you work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families?
Yes. Our team works with a wide range of ages and needs, including individuals, couples, and families. Ages served and specialties vary by therapist, so the matcher and individual profiles are the best place to see who may be a fit.
What should I expect at the first session?
Your first session is primarily about understanding what brought you in, the context around it, what you hope will change, and whether the therapist feels like a good fit. You do not need to arrive with a polished story or a complete plan.
What happens after I submit the appointment form?
Our team will review your request and follow up to help with scheduling and therapist fit based on your preferences, needs, and current availability.
What if the first therapist does not feel like the right fit?
A good therapeutic fit matters. If the match does not feel right, contact our team and we can discuss other available options.
Ready when you are
You don’t have to know exactly what you need to get started.
Tell us a little about what brings you here. Our team can help you find the right Cedar Rapids therapist and next step—whether you want to meet in person or online.
Prefer to talk with someone? 319.320.7506