Who I am
Hello and welcome! My name is Megan, and simply being here with you - as a therapist in private practice - is probably the greatest honor of my life. As much as I’ve learned through my education and profession, my own mental health journey has taught me far more than any course or textbook, and it is a privilege to have emerged on the other side, healthy, full of joy and laughter, and deeply passionate about my life and profession. My work is a holistic extension of who I am - my education, life experience, heart and personality - which I believe is the key to my client's success.
I bring my full self to the session, and hope to inspire you to do the same, unapologetically.
Outside the therapy room, you can find me laughing with friends and family, diving into the ocean, or getting lost in creative writing. I’ve been able to create a life for myself that I once only dreamed of, and it would be my pleasure to help you do the same. To learn about whether you’d be a good fit for my practice, click here.
What it’s like to work with me
The first thing you should know about me is that I pride myself on being nothing like the cold, emotionless therapists you see on tv. I would never turn off who I am, because I believe me being me sets the tone for you to be you. My style is very warm, personable, inquisitive, enthusiastic but grounded, and have been told I give major (hopefully cool!) big sis energy. I am here for you through and through, and will be the professional cheerleader you need to help you make beautiful, inspired change.
Our sessions will feel like speaking with an old friend. I’ll ask what’s been going on for you and how you’ve been experiencing it. I’ll ask you about the new guy you went on a date with last week and how that salmon recipe turned out. I genuinely want to know how you are, and particularly about what’s been coming up for you emotionally throughout the week. We’ll laugh, cry, connect, and dive deep to uncover patterns and untangle messy wounds that have been holding you back. Nothing is off the table in our sessions, and I will always take care to let you know when I’m observing harmful behaviors or when I feel that you’re limiting yourself.
Curious about working together? Let’s see if we’re a good fit.
My Approach
I believe in the power of self-expression, self-compassion, levity, and human connection as potent healers. The stories we tell ourselves, how we speak to ourselves, our ability to express ourselves, and our beliefs about ourselves (and the world) directly shape our life experiences.
My approach is integrative and holistic, blending humanistic, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and client-centered approaches. I typically allow my clients to take the wheel in sessions, while I act as the guide. I place a lot of emphasis on helping my clients reach liberation and freedom (whatever that individually means to them!) build insight and self-awareness, explore and define core values to enhance decision-making, increase self-worth and self-esteem, and take aligned action towards achieving goals.
I also firmly believe that healing doesn’t have to feel so heavy, and that laughter and frolicking in the ocean can be just as healing as journaling or meditation. I tailor my approach based on your individual needs and personality, and make sure to always focus your treatment on exactly what it is that you’ll need to reach your goals.
I’m ready when you are