Megan Billups
Let ME help YOU unpack... your emotional baggage and lighten your load. As Erykah Badu sings in her powerful song, "Bag Lady," it's time to let go of all those heavy bags you've been carrying and start fresh. I am a licensed professional counselor who supports women, mothers, and teens navigating stress, identity shifts, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
I am especially skilled at working with people who are used to being the strong one and struggle to rest, receive support, or prioritize themselves.
My work is rooted in the belief that healing is not about fixing what is broken but reconnecting with who you are beneath survival mode. I bring together clinical skill, cultural awareness, and real life understanding to help clients feel seen, steady, and empowered.
First session
The first session is about creating safety and clarity. We will talk about what brought you to therapy, what feels heavy right now, and what you hope could be different. There is no pressure to share everything at once. I focus on listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and helping you leave the session with a clearer sense of direction and relief that you do not have to carry everything alone.
Strengths
I balance compassion with honesty. I am warm and affirming while also helping clients gently challenge patterns that keep them stuck. I am especially skilled at working with people who are used to being the strong one and struggle to rest, receive support, or prioritize themselves. Clients often tell me they feel understood without being judged and supported without being pushed faster than they are ready for.
Ideal clients
I work best with women and teens who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are caregivers, single mothers, educators, or helpers who are used to putting others first. I am a good fit for clients who want to build emotional awareness, strengthen boundaries, heal from past experiences, and create a more grounded and intentional life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT as a treatment method for years. We use it to recognize how we think, affects the way we feel and often influences our behaviors. I help identify harmful behavioral patterns and we work collaboratively to identify healthier approaches that lead to healthier outcomes.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
In SFBT, we believe that you are the expert in your own life, and our goal is to support you in discovering and implementing the solutions that best fit your unique circumstances. Instead of dwelling on the problems and analyzing their origins, we will direct our attention to your goals and the steps that can be taken to achieve them. I will ask you questions that will help us explore your desired future and the actions you can take to move towards it. Together, we will identify your strengths, abilities, and past successes to guide the solutions we generate.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness based therapy in my work focuses on helping clients slow down, tune into their thoughts, emotions, and body, and respond with intention rather than reaction. I help clients build present moment awareness, reduce anxiety, and develop tools for emotional regulation that can be used in everyday life. This approach is especially helpful for stress, overwhelm, and burnout.
Multicultural
Multicultural therapy honors how culture, identity, family dynamics, and lived experiences shape emotional health. I create space to explore how race, gender, parenting roles, and societal expectations impact stress, relationships, and self worth. This approach centers clients feeling seen and validated while supporting healing that aligns with their values and cultural context.
Location
Virtual sessions