Individual therapy and couples counseling in Northern Indiana.
Virtual appointments available statewide.
Supportive, compassionate therapy, tailored to your needs.
Convenient, compassionate therapy for over-thinkers, people-pleasers, and anyone feeling disconnected from themselves or others.
If you are ready to rediscover who you are, feel better about yourself, manage stress & burnout, and improve relationships you are in the right place.
Located in LaPorte, Indiana
You’ve pushed uncomfortable feelings away, swept unresolved conflict under the rug, or have sat in analysis - paralysis trying to figure it out on your own.
The clients I work best with have an idea of what they want things to look like, but feel lost in the process of getting there.
Working together we will:
Find clarity in what you’d like to see different in your life going forward.
Identify and address the barriers that have kept you stuck in the past.
Practice feeling and processing tough emotions, instead of ignoring or getting swallowed up in them.
Celebrate big and small successes along the way!
Meet Jessica McGuire, LMFT
I take a relational and attachment-focused approach to therapy.
My passion for mental health and wellness began over a decade ago, as a client navigating difficult decisions in therapy myself. Like many pursuing therapy, I learned new communication skills and coping strategies. But for me, the most powerful change came from learning how to feel my emotions instead of pushing them away. If you've tried to think your way out of your problems, ruminating and blaming yourself - you are not alone. I am now inspired daily by witnessing clients actively change their lives. I see them bravely address fears and set boundaries. I feel especially inspired when I see them change the way they talk to and about themselves.
Using a relational approach grounded in attachment science, we will identify your unmet needs and explore emotions surrounding those experiences. Together, we will compassionately acknowledge the unhelpful patterns you’ve turned to in an attempt to meet those needs. Finally, we will put it all together by creating a new path forward. You will practice new ways of communicating and adopt a new view of yourself and others. Your emotional safety will be prioritized throughout the process - as feeling safe enough to take new risks is a key ingredient in long-term change (source).
My Specialties
I help clients create the emotionally safety needed to show up in life authentically.
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Do you and your partner feel stuck? Couples often turn to therapy when patterns of conflict or emotional distance have replaced healthy interactions. Let’s figure out where you are getting stuck and create a new path toward a closer, secure relationship.
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We often think of trauma as a singular devastating experience. However, complex trauma is a series of violations occurring over time. Complex trauma within relationships impacts one's sense of self and their perceptions of others and the world. This may manifest as anxiety, depression, low self-worth, people pleasing, and self-sabotage. I incorporate emotional safety and mindful awareness to treat trauma. This is especially useful for clients who “overthink” and know how to solve their own problems, but have difficulty implementing solutions without support.
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Neurodivergent is an emerging term used to describe a "divergence" from what society considers typical brain development. This term most often refers to autism and ADHD, though is sometimes used to describe any neurological condition (including depression, anxiety, and PTSD). If you have or suspect you have one of these diagnoses, a neurodivergent-affirming approach is key in treating trauma and relational concerns. Rather than aiming to change behavior, a neurodivergent-affirming approach seeks to explore new ways to work with, rather than against, your unique neurological needs.
Be Inspired to Change
Things have been tough for a while, and you know things need to change, but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you’ve tried to set boundaries, but have a tough time following through when you feel pressure. If you have a history of toxic relationships (romantic or family), it can be difficult to identify your unmet needs and desires, let alone communicate them with others.
I’m here to inspire change and help you find your new path forward. Change is hard work and often uncomfortable. Support is necessary when learning how to tolerate the discomfort that often accompanies boundary-setting and communicating in an authentic, honest manner. If you are ready to feel more connected to yourself and those around you, I’m ready to support you.
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