I am an LPC that has been working in some capacity in the mental health field for about 8 years serving a variety of people from various backgrounds and struggles. I have a Master's in Marriage and Family therapy from Liberty University and have worked both in offices providing individual, group, and family therapy as well as meeting people in their homes for individual therapy.
I have experience in working with individuals that face a variety of struggles including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, identify issues, Bipolar disorder, psychosis, eating disorders, trauma, relationship issues, grief, anger management concerns, and low self esteem. Often people I work with enter the counseling relationship with fear that their struggles are too big and overwhelming for any possible help. I find joy in building a therapeutic alliance with that individual to help them see that although I will not be able to understand their experience, I am not deterred from working with them to become healthier and more stable.
I am more of an eclectic counselor, working from a variety of theories and techniques. Sessions, in my opinion, should be a natural engagement of two individuals working toward a common goal and not forced or ridged. One day a person may need to establish a daily schedule and identify 3 coping skills to manage anxiety. Another day that same individual may need to talk while painting a picture. An important question I believe is important for me to answer as a counselor is, "what do in know about my client?" Not meaning what is the person's name and demographics. What is their favorite color? What books do they like to read? What brings them joy? If I don't know an individual then how and why should that person trust me to share burdens? In that journey I do like to utilize techniques often from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, individual therapy, grief therapy, anger management, and systems theory among other modalities.
I look forward to having the opportunity to working with new individuals toward a better future!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 5751
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Megan is a great therapist that responds in a timely manner for our chat sessions..
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Megan has made me feel comfortable from day one! She’s even took the time to check in on me after not hearing from me for a few days!
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Megan is highly skilled and effective, and conducts our sessions in a very respectful and caring manner. I totally recommend her.
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Megan is great! I feel so comfortable with her; it’s almost like I’m just chatting with a friend. I connected with her right away. I feel she is very attentive and understanding, and doesn’t adhere to the typical rhetoric therapists employ. I appreciate that the most.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Megan Woods is very intuitive and experienced in helping me sort through my emotions.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Megan is the best! She just gets it. And is always offering truth bombs.
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Megan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes