Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQ and 5 more.
Megan Shannon
(she/her)
Hi, I'm a Licensed (Clinical) Mental Health Counselor based in Massachusetts. I am licensed in Massachusetts and Vermont. I received my Master's Degree from Johnson State College (now Northern Vermont University - Johnson Campus) and have been practicing in a variety of settings for 11 years, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community mental health agencies, and private practice settings. I help adults struggling with various addictions, anxiety/depression, and/or LGBTQ+ issues to become the best version of yourself.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I utilize a variety of techniques in therapy, trying to find what will work best for you. Person-centered, Person-focused. These techniques are likely to include dialogue, cognitive reframing, awareness exercises, visualization, journal keeping, drawing, and/or reading books. Ultimately, I am here to help you work through what is happening and achieve your identified goals. I provide a judgement and shame free space. I can help turn your vulnerabilities into your strengths.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Do you find difficulty in approaching feelings or thoughts that you have tried not to think about because they may be painful? Making changes in your beliefs or behaviors can be scary and sometimes disruptive to the relationships you already have. It's important to consider carefully whether these risks are worth the benefits to you of changing. Most people who take these risks find it beneficial.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Other specialties
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Self Esteem
Sex Addiction
Substance Misuse
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Vermont
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
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
Eclectic
I pull from a variety of treatment methods, including trauma-informed, Rogerian (aka person centered), CBT, DBT, solution focused, and more. The methods used depended on the person, the issues being worked on, and what combination will work best.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 8, 2026
She mad me comfortable on our first session
Verified client, age 55-64
June 27, 2025
Love Megan! She challenges, she listens well, she gives great feedback and opens up my mind to think differently about things in a positive direction. I feel we are a great fit.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 4, 2025
Megan was super nice for the first Intake session. I look forward to continuing to have follow up sessions.