New to Grow
I’m Meg, and I work with teens who are tired of adults pretending they’ve got it all together. I keep things real, I don’t sugarcoat. I listen, I don't judge, and I help teens figure out life, feelings, and all the weird stuff in between without making it awkward. If you show up as you are, I’ll meet you there — hoodie, eye roll, and all.
First session vibes - comfy, real, and maybe even a little fun. We’ll talk about what brought you here, what’s been stressing you out, and what you want to change. You don’t need to prepare anything. You just show up, breathe, and maybe laugh once or twice.
One of my biggest strengths is that I show up as an equal human, not a “therapy robot.” I don’t hide behind fancy words or act like I’ve got everything perfectly figured out. I’m just me - grounded, honest, and actually present. Teens tell me all the time that they can tell I’m real with them, and that makes it easier for them to be real too. When people feel safe and seen, that’s when the good stuff, the actual change, starts happening. A lot of my authenticity comes from the life I’ve lived. I’ve been through some tough stuff, so when you talk about feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying too much, I don’t just “get it” professionally. I get it personally. I won’t pretend to have all the answers, but I do know what it’s like to rebuild yourself while you’re still in the middle of the mess.
I’m best positioned to support teens who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like they’re carrying way more than people realize. A lot of the teens I work with are dealing with family stress, big emotions, school pressure, identity/gender, self harm, or complicated dynamics they didn’t choose. They want a therapist who can help them make sense of what’s going on and cope with their life in a healthy way. I’m especially aligned with teens who grew up around addiction, experienced traumatic stuff that forced them to grow up way to fast. They’re used to reading the room, managing everyone else’s emotions, and pretending they’re fine even when they’re exhausted. I help them understand their patterns, set boundaries, and stop feeling like they have to hold everything together alone. I also work well with parents and teens who want a better relationship but keep getting stuck in conflict or miscommunication. I help both sides understand each other, rebuild trust, and create a connection that actually feels good. Overall, I’m here for teens who want support that’s real, grounded, and actually helpful — someone who gets it and walks with them as they figure out what comes next.
Addiction
Trauma and PTSD
White
Woman
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Wisconsin
Amerihealth Administrators
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive training and experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and it remains one of the core evidence‑based approaches I draw from in my clinical work. Over the years, I’ve used CBT with individuals and families across settings—including schools, residential programs, and community-based services—which has given me a deep appreciation for how flexible and empowering this method can be. CBT is rooted in the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected. When people feel stuck, overwhelmed, or reactive, it’s often because certain patterns have become automatic. In my practice, I use CBT to help clients slow down those patterns, understand what’s driving them, and build new, healthier ways of responding.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and I regularly integrate DBT principles and skills into my clinical work. My experience using DBT across school settings, residential programs, and community-based services has shown me how powerful this approach can be for clients who struggle with emotional intensity, relationship patterns, or feeling “stuck” between what they feel and what they want. DBT is grounded in the balance between acceptance and change—helping clients honor their lived experiences while also building the skills to move toward the life they want. I find this framework especially supportive for individuals navigating trauma responses, chronic stress, or patterns that feel hard to interrupt.
Attachment-based
I have extensive experience using Attachment‑Based Family Therapy (ABFT), and it aligns closely with my core clinical values - healing through connection, strengthening family systems, and restoring a sense of safety in relationships. My work across schools, residential programs, and community-based settings has shown me how profoundly attachment injuries shape emotional and behavioral patterns, and how powerful it can be when families learn to repair those ruptures together. ABFT provides a structured, evidence‑based framework for helping families rebuild trust, increase emotional openness, and create more secure patterns of relating. I find this approach especially meaningful for youth and adults navigating trauma histories, conflictual family dynamics, or experiences of disconnection that continue to impact their mental health.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma‑Informed Care is foundational to the way I practice. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families across schools, residential programs, community-based services, and clinical settings, I’ve seen firsthand how trauma—both acute and chronic—shapes a person’s emotional world, relationships, and sense of safety. My work is grounded in the belief that healing happens when people feel seen, respected, and empowered. Trauma‑Informed Care is not a single intervention; it’s a lens, a stance, and a commitment to honoring the whole person. It guides how I build relationships, structure sessions, and support clients in reclaiming agency and resilience.