Megan Kiernan
Resident in Counseling, MEd (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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1020 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Let's Connect (434) 202-4277
I specialize in helping adults, couples and older teens (16+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem and trauma.
As a couples therapist, I help partners reconnect with the felt experience of love—the emotional bond that drew them together. My work is grounded in attachment theory, which views our closest relationships as vital to emotional safety. Together, we gently uncover and heal the underlying hurts, resentments, and past traumas that may be driving reactive patterns or emotional distance. Through this process, couples learn to build new patterns of connection—ones that foster trust.
In individual work, I provide a nurturing and understanding space in which our connection creates the safety for growth to occur. We will explore the way the way the coping mechanisms of the past no longer serve you, and develop new strategies for navigating relationships and the world. We will cultivate a wise, compassionate internal voice -a core self.
In my practice, I draw from Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment theory, Transformational Couples Therapy and somatic practices.
Call or Email Megan Kiernan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (434) 202-4277
Let's Connect (434) 202-4277
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $145
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network
Megan Kiernan
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (434) 202-4277
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Virginia / 0704016273 Supervised by Wendy Summer (Virginia / 0701004519) Megan Kiernan
- Attended William & Mary, M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Education and Years In Practice
Megan Kiernan
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (434) 202-4277
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Women's Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Divorce
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Megan Kiernan
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (434) 202-4277
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Megan Kiernan
Resident in Counseling, MEd
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (434) 202-4277