- Person-centered
- Practical tools
- Caregiver focus
About Megan
With six years of experience, Megan supports people dealing with addictions, panic and social anxiety, attachment concerns, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. She also helps with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and the emotional impact of money worries or work problems. Her background includes focused work on issues such as abandonment, guilt and shame, impulse control, and feelings of isolation.
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. That means she meets clients where they are, listens for values and priorities, and works with each person to set clear goals. Conversations explore practical strategies for coping, improving communication, and building routines that reduce overwhelm.
Megan pays attention to life purpose and self-kindness as part of recovery and growth. She often helps people uncover small changes that add up to better mood and clearer direction. For caregivers, she addresses the unique pressures that come from supporting others while also needing support.
People can expect straightforward feedback and concrete tools they can practice between sessions. Her style mixes emotional support with real-world problem solving to help clients move toward daily habits that feel more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically focus on changing unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior while building practical coping skills. For example, approaches that emphasize skills training help people learn concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood swings, and urges related to addiction. These techniques teach step-by-step strategies that can be practiced between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Another common approach focuses on exploring attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce feelings of isolation. This style helps people recognize old patterns, try new ways of relating, and repair connection with themselves and others over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest techniques that match your needs. That decision is collaborative and may change as goals evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats available before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care through transitions and busy schedules, while the therapist supports practice of skills in everyday settings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Megan address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include addictions, caregiver issues, body image, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Megan uses a person-centered, collaborative style that focuses on practical strategies. Sessions aim to set clear goals and try small changes between meetings.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has six years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, panic, attachment concerns, and addiction-related issues. That time includes supporting people through major life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary by location and are tied to a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates will depend on location and the subscription chosen.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.