Megan Paolino, LCSW - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Megan Paolino

Megan Paolino

LCSW
20 years of experience
Virtual

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.

About Megan Paolino

I identify as

Specialties

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

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.