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A language barrier can make it impossible to communicate effectively, thwarting your therapy experience from the start. Good communication between you and your therapist is key to success in therapy.

If Swahili is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a Swahili-speaking therapist. Whether you are located in downtown Cedar Rapids, the suburbs of Cedar Rapids, other nearby places such as Waterloo, Dubuque, or anywhere else in Iowa, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Ways a Language Barrier Can Hinder Therapy

Here are several ways that a language barrier can decrease the effectiveness of therapy and counseling:

  • It can cause a misdiagnosis based on an insufficient understanding of your symptoms.
  • Your therapist may misunderstand statements or cultural factors important to your health.
  • Without good communication, you may not fully understand the therapist’s treatment plan.

Due to the above reasons, it’s in your best interest to see a therapist who speaks your native language. We also encourage you to read licensed therapist Meredith Walker’s article to learn about additional things to consider when choosing a therapist.

See a Therapist Who Speaks Your Native Language Today!

Licensed Swahili-speaking therapists are available to get to know you, pinpoint your issues, and create a plan to get you on track toward a happier life. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified bilingual therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.


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work to address trauma in your background: childhood, medical, extended grief, relationships. Psychological injury can manifest as depression, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments. We heal the wounds and build resources.

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I utilize CBT and MBCT to manage depression and anxiety symptoms. I am also a certified EMDR therapist, which I use to treat both emotional and cognitive negatives . I am client centered, meaning you set the pace and direction of treatment.

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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!


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Our work together will help you build on your strengths, while identifying thought patterns or behaviors that may be keeping you from truly LIVING your life. Please feel free to reach out by email or phone. I look forward to working with you!

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I aim to create a safe, collaborative and judgement-free space to address your needs. Therapeutic approaches utilized are based on your journey and may include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR and ACT.

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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.


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Together, we will look at the beliefs causing your issues. They may have been appropriate when acquired, often as a child, but maybe not so much today. We have to learn to accept what we can't change and have the courage to change what we can.

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I believe that our behaviors, how we feel, act, in a given situation, are a result of the beliefs we have about that situation. If you are willing to investigate your beliefs and adjust them to fit today's reality, you will feel and act differently.

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Talk about out the key concerns you have, notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will develop a plan individualized for you to decrease depression, anxiety or work through specific problems so that you can feel like yourself again.


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Talk about out the key concerns you have, notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will develop a plan individualized for you to decrease depression, anxiety or work through specific problems so that you can feel like yourself again.

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I know starting therapy isn't easy so I try to make it as comfortable as possible by being supportive and validating while you share your story. Then we will work together to determine your priorities and make sure we are on the same page.

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Rachel Van Wickle
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Make progress by increasing self awareness, leaning into vulnerability, and taking steps toward change with a plan that is tailored to your specific needs. We will heal old wounds and create a new and exciting plan for the future.


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Make progress by increasing self awareness, leaning into vulnerability, and taking steps toward change with a plan that is tailored to your specific needs. We will heal old wounds and create a new and exciting plan for the future.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will do more than just sit and listen (although I promise I do that too!). My intent is that by the end of our first session you feel at ease in the therapy space, confident that we can work toward your goals, and hopeful for the future.

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