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Megan Strathearn is a licensed individual clincial social worker (LICSW) in the state of Massachusetts and RI, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships and stress management. Megan has been a practicing therapist since 2016 and has experience working in a range of settings, including: K-12, community outreach centers, in-home therapy and private practice. She earned her Masters in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University and a Masters in Education (MEd) from The University of Massachusetts Amherst.
As a therapist, Megan values a holistic approach. She incorporates mindfulness practices, as well as encourages altnerative therapies such as massage, accupuncture and yoga for emotional and physical well-being. Megan draws from evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Megan's mission is to create a collaborative and healing space for you, one that allows you to learn skills that support your therapeutic goals - and helps you ride the waves that life throws your way.
Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse