Join Meagan on a transformative journey towards a brighter, more empowered you. Meagan's therapy style is a delightful blend of fun, empathy, and directness, creating a dynamic and enriching therapeutic experience. Her unique approach not only ensures that you feel genuinely cared for but also empowers you to unleash your true potential in both life and your relationships. Meagan's warm and bubbly personality, combined with various elements, notably humor, metaphors, and authenticity, which are artfully woven into the therapeutic process, make it effortless to connect to her. This deep connection paves the way for the challenging, yet gratifying work necessary to achieve the goals that inspired you to seek therapy. She dares you to shatter the barriers that hold you back while building a steadfast sense of hope, knowing that anything is conquerable with your willingness and the right tools. Meagan's core focus is on making you feel heard, deeply understood, and properly validated as you navigate the most intimate facets of your life. In her approach to therapy, she holds a profound sense of honor and privilege, rooted in her dedication to serving and aiding individuals on their therapeutic journeys. She conceives the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative alliance, where the therapist and client function as a cohesive team, jointly endeavoring to gain deeper insights into the client's challenges. Her central focus revolves around establishing trust and fostering connections with her clients, ensuring that the therapeutic environment is emotionally secure and free of judgment, thereby creating a place where clients can genuinely be themselves. She is committed to providing an array of innovative activities, creative techniques, and empirically supported interventions. This approach not only guarantees a practical and effective means of addressing clients' issues but also adds an element of enjoyment and engagement to the therapeutic experience, making it not just productive but also enjoyable. With Meagan's guidance, you'll learn how to confront emotional pain, develop healthy coping strategies, and enact enduring transformations through practical, tangible tools. Let Meagan be your partner on the path to a more fulfilling, empowered, and resilient version of yourself. Meagan’s Areas of Special Interest: ~Individuals and Couples ~Expert in drug/alcohol/gambling disorders in individual, group, and couples, and family settings using empirical-based approaches with supporting consents from: Alcoholics Anonymous, Celebrate Recovery, SMART recovery, harm reduction, Abstinence, and any family support groups (e.g. Al-Anon). ~DSM-5 TR Diagnosis (with a special focus on PTSD, depression, anxiety, & ADHD), ~Trauma: survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, veterans, affair recovery, recovery from narcissistic partners. ~Dating and premarital counseling ~Teens 15+ ~LGBTQIAA, ~Consensual nonmonogamy ~Recovery from unhealthy relationships ~Empowerment Training: ~B.S. From U of I, Champaign-Urbana IL ~M.A. From Adler University, Chicago IL ~Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) ~Illinois Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) ~Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor (PCGC) ~40-Hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training ~Gottman Level One Trained ~Polyamory in Therapy