I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) with over 13 years of experience. I’m licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Utah, and Maine. I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults, first responders, military personnel, and trauma survivors navigating addiction, burnout, anxiety, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based care. I believe in honoring each client’s unique identity and special interests while helping them turn pain into power and reconnect with their sense of purpose.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, clients can expect a welcoming, collaborative space where we focus on building trust and understanding your unique story. We’ll start with a diagnostic assessment to explore your current concerns, history, strengths, and goals for therapy. I’ll also explain how I work, answer any questions you have, and ensure we’re moving at a pace that feels safe and supportive. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, respected, and hopeful about the path ahead.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths as a provider is my ability to meet clients exactly where they are, without judgment or expectation. I take an eclectic, individualized approach—drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused modalities—to create a therapy experience that’s as unique as you are. Clients often share that they feel deeply seen and understood in our work together. What makes my practice especially unique is the emphasis I place on transformation: helping people rise above life’s emotional undertows and reconnect with their inner strength and clarity—much like finding calm above the tides.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I’m best positioned to serve neurodivergent adults, trauma survivors, first responders, military personnel, and those navigating addiction recovery or major life transitions. Many of my clients carry the weight of complex trauma, burnout, or identity exploration and are seeking a space where they feel seen, safe, and understood. I work especially well with clients who value a nonjudgmental, affirming approach and may have felt misunderstood in more traditional therapy settings. Whether you're coping with chronic stress, grief, or trying to rediscover yourself after years of survival mode, I’m here to walk alongside you as you reclaim your voice and create a life that aligns with who you truly are.
About Meagan Capers
Meagan Capers offers therapy covered by Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid in Virginia.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve used CBT extensively throughout my career to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns that impact their emotions and behavior. I integrate CBT techniques to support clients in building insight into their cognitive distortions, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward actionable change. It’s especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is a core part of my approach when working with clients navigating painful thoughts, chronic stress, or life transitions. I guide clients in developing psychological flexibility, identifying core values, and learning to accept internal experiences without judgment. I often pair ACT strategies with mindfulness and somatic work for deeper integration.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I incorporate DBT skills training—particularly emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—into both individual and group sessions. DBT is especially useful when working with clients who experience intense emotions, trauma, or relational instability. I’ve found it effective with neurodivergent clients and those recovering from codependency or emotional dysregulation.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is woven throughout my practice, whether through grounding exercises, breathwork, or present-moment awareness strategies. I use mindfulness-based interventions to help clients manage anxiety, cultivate self-compassion, and reconnect with their bodies. It’s particularly effective when paired with ACT or DBT for clients managing chronic stress or burnout.
Trauma-Focused CBT
My work is deeply rooted in trauma-informed care. I use trauma-focused CBT, narrative therapy, and somatic strategies to help clients process and integrate traumatic experiences at their own pace. I am attentive to pacing, consent, and building safety in the therapeutic relationship, especially when working with survivors of complex trauma, military personnel, or clients with dissociative symptoms.