Megan Paolino

LCSW20 years of experienceNext available
4.9 (98)
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented

I am passionate about with working with my clients and listening to what they want to achieve. I strive to create a safe and supportive space for them to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

I specialize in helping adolescents, adults and couples navigate challenges, including relationship issues, stress, anxiety, anger management, depression, OCD and depression.

I specialize in helping adolescents, adults and couples navigate challenges, including relationship issues, stress, anxiety, anger management, depression, OCD and depression. My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral health (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Anger Management and Trauma Focused Therapy.

First session

Our first session together will give us an opportunity to get to know each other better, for me to understand what has brought you to therapy, to hear what you are going through and to talk about what you would like to work on. It could also be a great time (if you are comfortable) to explore family history, relationship obstacles, and any traumatic events you have experienced.

Strengths

I chose this field because I enjoy listening and being present for others. I am passionate about seeing people create the shifts in their life that brings understanding, self-care and overall increased well-being.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Helps individuals identify anxiety/depression symptoms and learn ways to improve coping skills.

Couples Counseling

Improve communication, stronger emotional connection, resolve conflicts and increase intimacy and authenticity.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Identifying and expressing emotions, relaxation techniques, cognitive coping skills and gradual exposure to trauma related memories.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Gradually exposing individuals to feared situations or objects while reducing compulsions. Helps to treat OCD and phobias.

Strength-Based

Therapy focusing on an individual's positive attributes, resilience and resources to improve overall well-being to reduce symptoms.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Coping Skills

  • Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

  • ADHD

  • Addiction

  • Anger Management

  • Couples Counseling

  • Depression

  • Domestic Violence

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Self Esteem

Licensed in

  • PennsylvaniaLicense CW019067

  • South CarolinaLicense 14189

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Amerihealth

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $80 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Geisinger - Commercial

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Highmark

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Highmark - Medicare

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

  • Independence Administrators

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • UPMC Health Plan

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (98)13 reviews
July 25, 2026

Megan is very warm and comforting. My favorite thing about our sessions is how validating she is of my experience, which I appreciate a lot. Highly recommend.

Verified client, age 18-24Review shared after session 5 with Megan
July 18, 2026

Megan is always listening and then giving me thoughtful challenges based off my own explanations of things. She is wonderful at hearing the root of my why, but allowing me to see it for myself through gentle questions.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 5 with Megan
May 28, 2026

Megan has truly been life changing for me. Her ability to listen and allow you to be comfortable with your emotions and feelings has been wonderful. She guides you or creates a small goal for you to be able to process or move forward through situations you are facing. Her ability to connect is appreciated. I highly recommend her and can’t say enough good things about the care she provides.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 8 with Megan
Schedule 60 min