New to Grow
Hi, I’m Meagan. I work with people who want to feel more confident, manage stress, and make positive changes in their lives. I focus on helping you discover your strengths, set meaningful goals, and take practical steps toward the life you want. Together, we’ll create a supportive space where you can explore challenges, build skills, and celebrate progress along the way.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In your first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to counseling. I’ll ask questions about your experiences, challenges, and goals, and we’ll work together to identify what you hope to achieve. This session is also a time for you to ask questions and get a sense of how we’ll work together. From there, follow-up sessions focus on building strategies, practicing skills, and making progress toward the goals we set together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to combine practical, evidence-based techniques with a supportive and empowering approach. I focus on helping clients discover and build on their strengths while providing tools to manage challenges, set meaningful goals, and make lasting change. I’m skilled at creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and motivated to take action. Clients often appreciate my collaborative style, clear guidance, and focus on achieving tangible results that improve their daily lives.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I’m best positioned to work with clients who are ready to make positive changes in their lives, whether that’s managing stress, improving relationships, building confidence, or achieving personal goals. I enjoy supporting people who want practical strategies, value self-discovery, and are open to exploring their strengths to create meaningful growth.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected—and how small, intentional changes can create meaningful improvements in daily life. In our work together, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, stress responses, and habits that may be keeping you stuck, then develop practical strategies to shift them. My approach to CBT is collaborative and goal-oriented. Sessions often include skill-building, reflection, and real-world tools you can apply between sessions to manage stress, improve mood, strengthen confidence, and increase a sense of control. I tailor CBT techniques to your specific goals and lifestyle, making the work both practical and sustainable. CBT works exceptionally well for individuals who value structure, clarity, and forward momentum and want therapy to feel purposeful and applicable to everyday life.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build psychological flexibility and align their actions with their personal values. This approach encourages clients to accept difficult thoughts and emotions without judgment, while taking meaningful steps toward the life they want. In my practice, I integrate ACT techniques, such as mindfulness exercises, values clarification, and commitment strategies, to help clients navigate challenges, reduce distress, and foster growth. This method empowers clients to make choices that reflect their authentic goals and strengths.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with stress. This evidence-based approach combines mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness strategies. In my practice, I teach clients practical tools to navigate challenging situations, increase self-awareness, and make choices that align with their goals and values. DBT empowers clients to create stability and balance in their lives while fostering personal growth and resilience.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence, clarify their values, and strengthen motivation for meaningful change. This approach is collaborative and non-judgmental, focusing on what matters most to you rather than pressure or advice-giving. I use it to support goal-setting, behavior change, and increased confidence in making decisions that align with your priorities.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify their goals and develop practical strategies to achieve them. This approach focuses on solutions rather than problems, highlighting clients’ existing strengths and resources. In my practice, I guide clients to recognize what is already working in their lives, set clear, achievable goals, and take actionable steps toward positive change. By emphasizing progress and practical solutions, SFBT empowers clients to create meaningful improvements efficiently and confidently.