Megan Berndt
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSWShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSWMegan Berndt is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. She is also licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She specializes in working with children, teens, and young adults up to age 40. Areas of specialty include: anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting, behavior, Autism Spectrum Disorder, adjustment challenges, developmental disabilities and compulsive behavior.
Megan draws from her previous experience working in home-based therapies. She has worked in the helping field for the past 22 years, including the past 12 years as a clinical social worker. She works with clients to create goals to work on to help improve well-being and daily functioning. She welcomes feedback from clients and encourages partnership in treatment. She looks at the big picture in treatment: helping clients make environmental, personal, and relational changes. Megan very much thinks outside the box while utilizing evidence-based practices. Megan’s approach is full of empathy and great listening skills. She has a genuine and honest approach.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Compulsive behavior - Coping with overwhelming urges and impulses, such as hair pulling or skin picking; developing alternative ways to reduce stress and alleviate suffering
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Years of Experience: 12 years
Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2013 - Present
Early Intervention Program, Social Work Consultant, 2014 - 2016
Home Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS), Clinical Supervisor, 2010 - 2014
Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS), Clinical Consultant, 2010 - 2014
HBTS and PASS Programs, Treatment Coordinator, 2006 - 2010
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Social Work, Social Work Intern, 2009 - 2010
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Behavioral Health, Social Work Intern, 2008 - 2009
HBTS, HBTS ABA, Transitional School Services, Adult Day Services and Respite Program, Behavior Specialist/Direct Support Professional, 2004 - 2006
Preschool/Afterschool Programs/Camps/Private Homes, Teacher Assistant/Internships/Nanny, 1998 - 2004
Rhode Island College, Master of Social Work, Clinical, 2010
University of Rhode Island, BS Human Development and Family Studies with a Concentration in Child Development, 2003
Community College of Rhode Island, AA Early Childhood Education/ Child Development, 2001
Rhode Island: ISW02256
Connecticut: 11686
Massachusetts: 000124876
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