Jacalyn McCarville
Jacalyn McCarville
Credentials: MS, LMHC, NBCC
Practice: McCarville Counseling Services
Phone: (319) 284-3474
E-mail: hello@mccarvillecounselingservices.sprucecare.com
Location: 1114 North Dodge Street; Suite A Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Website: https://www.mccarvillecounseling.com/
Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Wellmark, Out of Network
Fees: $150+
Specializing In—
Break-up or divorce, Family conflict, Relationship dissatisfaction or conflict, Healing from past relationships, Lack of motivation, Crippling negativity, Toxic people around you, Finding passion and fulfillment, Loss of a loved one, Chronic stress, Easiness to anger, Lack of engagement in hobbies, Feeling guilt or burdensome, Loneliness, Lifestyle choices, Resentment, Feeling rejected, Creating boundaries with other, Involvement in hobbies and/or social life, Healing from painful relationships, Work/life balance, Everyday areas of conflict: finances, housework, sex, etc., Life transitions: school, career, moving, parenting, Perfectionism, Lust or jealousy, Identifying your needs, Creating boundaries with others, Scrambled thoughts, Low self-esteem, Body image, Over-commitment (saying “yes” to everything), Stress management, Self-doubt, Procrastination and time management, Lifestyle choices, Goal-setting, Social media pressure, Higher education guidance, Personal insecurities, Communication & conflict skills, Recovering from betrayal or trust issues, Confidence, Body image concerns, Handling emotions, Lifestyle management: eat, move, sleep, Identifying your needs
About
I am personable, genuine, and laid-back. Those around me describe me as enthusiastic with a warm personality. I am easy to talk about anything, which makes me a pretty good fit to be a counselor. During our meetings I will talk so casually during sessions that you’ll feel like we’ve met before. I’ll ask you about what’s been going on and how you’re experiencing it, how your much-needed girls/guys night went this past weekend, or how far you made it into that book you wanted to read.
I genuinely want to know how you’ve been doing. Those awkward conversations we can be afraid to discuss, comes with ease. I am not afraid to talk about the hard or awkward stuff, and I’m also not afraid to let you know when you’re limiting yourself. When you work with me, I help you lay all of the “puzzle pieces” of your life out and then we look at the big picture together. We’ll look the things that are holding you back and create plans to overcome them. One-by-one, I’ll help you put all the pieces back together again to form the picture you set out to draw for yourself in the first place. I’m a firm believer in designing your own life, creating lasting change, and owning your victories.
I love what I do because it’s equally challenging as it is rewarding. I am so fortunate to meet so many cool people and help them become more confident in themselves and their lives. I am most drawn to, I enjoy helping women and men who struggle with: - feeling sad and not knowing why -worrying constantly about what will happen next - perfectionism that no longer serves them -societal pressures regarding their bodies and careers. I approach therapy with the idea that the things you tell yourself day-in and day-out have a huge effect on how you experience your life. Our thoughts affect the way we feel and the way we behave, so it’s an important starting point for therapy.