Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 57 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Serious Mental Illness and 6 more.
Megan Beardsley
My name is Megan, not “therapist Megan,” just Megan. I am an authentic individual who genuinely strives to meet people where they are and support them on their life journey. In sessions, I approach each person with empathy, compassion, and a solution-focused mindset, providing psychoeducation and guidance to help them achieve their goals. Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship, built on a foundation of trust and non-judgment.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In your first session, we will start by reviewing informed consent and discussing the process of therapy so you know what to expect and feel comfortable. I’ll ask about your background, current circumstances, and what brought you to therapy—your “why now”—to better understand your needs and experiences. Together, we will begin exploring your goals and identify a common focus to guide our work, ensuring that the path we take is meaningful and tailored to you. Most importantly, this session is an opportunity to start building a trusting, non-judgmental relationship where you feel heard and supported from the very beginning.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Connecting with people where they are and approaching them with a non-judgmental mindset.”
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal client is someone who has self-awareness and is motivated to make positive changes in their life.
Specialties
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Serious Mental Illness
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Substance Misuse
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Texas
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $90 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Helping you move through stages of change in life to get you to your desired results. Also helping with addiction and seeing where you are at in the process.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Helping improve symptoms through mindfulness and being present in the moment.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Helping client's work through problems and providing information to help you make an informed decision.
Interpersonal
Using structured approach focused on identifying and addressing issues within your relationships that might be contributing to your mental health concerns.
Supportive
Helping client's have a safe space to openly discuss your feelings and concerns, actively listening, validating your emotions with reasoning, and offering encouragement and positive reinforcement to help you cope with challenges, build resilience, and develop healthy coping mechanisms; the focus is on building a strong therapeutic alliance and providing a sense of support rather than deep-seated exploration of past traumas.
7 ratings with written reviews
April 2, 2026
This is my first time in therapy! This has been such a fantastic experience. I truly believe everyone can benefit from being in therapy. Megan has helped me so much to understand my emotions and thoughts going out into the world and what I should challenge in my own thinking. She has been a great listener, and I feel so much better after my sessions. Highly recommend her to anyone that even just wants a safe space to talk about how they feel and how they experience the world.
Verified client, age 35-44
March 4, 2026
Megan is very down to earth and easy to talk to. Entering therapy for the first time can be a little overwhelming. Megan has made this process easy. I appreciate how authentic she is. She listens really well and provides very useful feedback. I have found this experience to be extremely helpful. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a provider.
Verified client, age 45-54
March 3, 2026
best therapist ive ever had !!! thank you god for sending me someone to actually understand my issues and help me work through them such a blessing !