My name is Megan O'Brien. I am a licensed grief therapist. I understand the inside of grief pain. In the beginning of working together, I want you to feel comfortable sharing your grief with me. Everyone is grieves differently as each person had different relationships to their person. I believe the importance of listening to what is said in the room or what is not said. Many times we are not able to verbalize our pain of trying to live without our person. I think a very necessary part to our healing is to be witness.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I want clients to feel comfortable in sharing their story. Often times, I am the first person who is hearing the carried pain over the months or years so I want my clients to feel safe with me sharing all the parts of their story.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I understand this work from the inside out. My dad died when I was 11 years old. I was told "I am taking too long in my grief" or "at least you had your dad for 11 years." I am an only child and I needed to learn to cope on my own. I think my greatest strength is to listen to my client's story. I do not change their story. I simply listen to their pain. Each session, I meet my clients where they are at in the moment as grief moves with the person unlike depression or anxiety.

About Megan O'Brien

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