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Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
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Megan Vergara

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC (she, her)

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2 Endorsed
Waco, TX 76708
Let's Connect (254) 637-0670
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I love serving clients who are ready to take their first steps—for themselves. That might look like a woman who’s overwhelmed by parenting while trying to carry the weight of the world, someone battling the stories anxiety has etched into their mind, or a person ready to scream their truth but finding only a whisper escapes. I feel honored to meet you where you are, to sit with you, and to carry your story for a while as you move through your journey.
I support clients of all genders, especially trauma survivors, through a counseling approach that feels personal, not clinical. With empathy, ethical care, and flexible methods, I create a safe space for meaningful connection and lasting change.
I aim to be a partner in your journey as you face and overcome the obstacles in your path. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to walk alongside you on this meaningful adventure.
Take the first step to help. Call or Megan Vergara now - (254) 637-0670

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waco, TX 76708

(254) 637-0670

Journey of the Phoenix Counseling, PLLC

1925 North 25th Street

Waco, TX 76707 map

My website
I offer sessions Monday through Thursday 9am through 4pm either virtual or in-person.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Adoption and Anxiety 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (254) 637-0670
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waco, TX 76708

(254) 637-0670

Journey of the Phoenix Counseling, PLLC

1925 North 25th Street

Waco, TX 76707 map

My website
I offer sessions Monday through Thursday 9am through 4pm either virtual or in-person.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Adoption and Anxiety 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • ACS Benefits Services
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Health Plans
  • Allegiance
  • Anthem
  • ASR Health Benefits
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Florida Blue
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • HMC Healthworks
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence
  • Scott & White Health Plan
  • Sutter
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
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I believe mental health services should be accessible so if you have insurance, awesome! If not, or if your co-pay is just really tearing you down don't hesitate to communicate your needs! Our goal is to walk with you no matter where you are in your journey!
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
or call with questions - (254) 637-0670
"
I believe mental health services should be accessible so if you have insurance, awesome! If not, or if your co-pay is just really tearing you down don't hesitate to communicate your needs! Our goal is to walk with you no matter where you are in your journey!
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
or call with questions - (254) 637-0670

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 82899 Megan Vergara
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Grand Canyon University, Masters of Professional Counseling, Graduated 2019
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Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (254) 637-0670
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (254) 637-0670

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (254) 637-0670
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (254) 637-0670

2 Endorsements

Christopher Chase Monroe
Christopher Chase Monroe
Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateMSNCC
Megan's ability to empathize with her client's and walk with them on their journey of healing makes her one of the best therapist I know.
Elizabeth Ponce Reed
Elizabeth Ponce Reed
Licensed Professional CounselorMSLPC
Megan is an extremely passionate and empathetic counselor. I recommend her to anyone.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (254) 637-0670
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (254) 637-0670

Location

Primary Location

Waco, TX 76708

(254) 637-0670

Additional Location

Journey of the Phoenix Counseling, PLLC

1925 North 25th Street

Waco, TX 76707

(254) 637-0670
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I offer sessions Monday through Thursday 9am through 4pm either virtual or in-person.
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (254) 637-0670
"
I offer sessions Monday through Thursday 9am through 4pm either virtual or in-person.
Photo of Megan Vergara, Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Megan Vergara
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (254) 637-0670