Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Counseling and 7 more.
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New to Grow
Hi there! Just FYI, couple & family sessions are out of network & outside of Grow. Please do not schedule a consult on Grow, and instead contact me via the links below. ($200/session). I am originally from Columbus, Ohio, and have moved around a few times to land on the border between DC and MD! I have been practicing since 2016, and have a variety of experience from in-home therapy, private practice, outpatient, and virtual settings. As a therapist on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, I love to celebrate living the best life possible with the deck of cards we have been given. Most of my work has been focused on teens, couples, and womxn aged 25-55. I have additional training in the Gottman model, and I am passionate about working with couples going through big transitions like marriage, bringing home a new baby, parenting, or infidelity. More information can be found: https://www.wildwoodcounselors.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/megan-kalbaugh-takoma-park-md/1288250
After an initial consultation call (I will call you!), clients can expect to leave each sessions with ideas and resources for their next week/s of life. Clients can also expect an empathetic dedicated listening ear, who will highlight their strengths and brainstorm options with them. In the first and second session, we will spend time assessing what is currently impacting you, gathering history, and making a plan for treatment.
I believe in a holistic approach, and that a variety of interventions are required to assist clients in illuminating who they want to be. My approach is interactive, non-pathologizing, and client-centered. I have sessions available for daytime appointments at this time, exclusively (11a-5pm). We will work together to reach your goals of a life directed towards your values, with clear through-lines and intention (with space for your other happenings the previous week!). I rely on several theories of counseling, including: narrative therapy (Michael White), ACT (R. Harris), Gottman Method, and feminist theory. I do not prescribe medication, and am unable to diagnose autism formally, both due to licensure.
Most of my work has been focused on teens, and womxn aged 25-55. I have additional training in the Gottman model, and I am passionate about working with couples going through big transitions like marriage, bringing home a new baby, parenting, or infidelity. I spend most of my clinical work with AFAB client, who are new to their neurodivergence, or suspected ADHD/autism, and going through life stressors.
Other specialties
I identify as
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is a form of psychotherapy that helps people respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions instead of trying to eliminate or control them. It teaches skills such as accepting internal experiences, becoming more aware of the present moment, and creating distance from unhelpful thoughts while identifying personal values. The goal is to build psychological flexibility so people can take meaningful actions that align with their values, even when discomfort or challenges are present.
Gottman method
This is a couples therapy approach based on decades of research into what helps relationships succeed or fail. It helps partners strengthen friendship, improve communication, manage conflict constructively, and build trust and commitment through practical, evidence-based skills. The goal is to help couples create a healthier, more satisfying relationship by increasing understanding, emotional connection, and effective problem-solving.
Narrative
This is a form of psychotherapy that helps people view their problems as separate from their identity, encouraging the idea that "the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem." It explores the stories people tell about their lives and looks for overlooked experiences, strengths, and values that can support a more empowering narrative. The goal is to help people reshape the meaning of their experiences and develop a story that better reflects their abilities, hopes, and preferred way of living.