Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 22 ratings

Megan Paolino

LCSW, 20 years of experience

Warm
Open-minded
Authentic

I am passionate about with working with my clients and listening to what they want to achieve. I strive to create a safe and supportive space for them to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I specialize in helping adolescents, adults and couples navigate challenges, including relationship issues, stress, anxiety, anger management, depression, OCD and depression. My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral health (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention, Anger Management and Trauma Focused Therapy.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our first session together will give us an opportunity to get to know each other better, for me to understand what has brought you to therapy, to hear what you are going through and to talk about what you would like to work on. It could also be a great time (if you are comfortable) to explore family history, relationship obstacles, and any traumatic events you have experienced.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I chose this field because I enjoy listening and being present for others. I am passionate about seeing people create the shifts in their life that brings understanding, self-care and overall increased well-being.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with adolescents, adults and couples with different needs. I enjoy conversations with my clients and couples to help them understand thinking patterns, behaviors, etc. We can work together to come up with solutions, alleviate issues and concerns, increase coping skills and self-esteem and self-care.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 22 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 29, 2025

This is our 2nd session with Megan and I have learned so much on how to "readjust" myself and the tools and confidence to move me in a forward direction with my family, children, and marriage. I can do this...

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 2 with Megan

July 25, 2025

Megan has amazing insight. She is kind and caring. Megan is encouraging and will challenge you to do more. She has a way of helping you understand thoughts and feelings that you, yourself could not uncover. Megan has been a perfect fit for me. I've been in therapy several times before and have not had any feeling of growth. Now I am growing.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Megan

About Megan Paolino

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Helps individuals identify anxiety/depression symptoms and learn ways to improve coping skills.

Couples Counseling

Improve communication, stronger emotional connection, resolve conflicts and increase intimacy and authenticity.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Identifying and expressing emotions, relaxation techniques, cognitive coping skills and gradual exposure to trauma related memories.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Gradually exposing individuals to feared situations or objects while reducing compulsions. Helps to treat OCD and phobias.

Strength-Based

Therapy focusing on an individual's positive attributes, resilience and resources to improve overall well-being to reduce symptoms.