Therapists in Lenexa, KS

Meghan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that to have a successful outcome in therapy, the client and therapist must first build a strong rapport. Once that foundation is laid, Meghan will use one of several therapeutic modalities, depending on the issue at hand. These modalities may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and General Psychotherapy. Many people benefit from the use of different modalities. Meghan is known for being a good listener, caring, sensitive, and enthusiastic.

Exploring the unknown? I work with clients who find themselves entering into a new life phase. Recently divorced? Discovered a partner's infidelity? Trying to conceive? Experiencing anxiety after a baby? Exploring who you are as an adult adoptee? These phases may have been forced upon you, or maybe they were made by choice. Each one can be difficult due to the particular and unique shame and/or societal beliefs about them. I work with clients to set boundaries, identify their values, re-write their narratives, while implementing healthy lifestyle changes.

I believe in the human capacity for resilience and recovery and I am inspired by individual courage during times of adversity. I enjoy helping clients understand and deal with the complicated feelings associated with relationship issues, medical illness, life's transitions and grief and loss. If your relationships lack intimacy and support, if you are feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, or if your sadness or fear make it impossible to move forward in a healthy way, I provide a warm and compassionate approach to help you find hope and comfort during difficult and painful times.

I am accepting new clients. I have weekday appointments available, with the last appointment beginning at 4:00 pm at this time. I help clients heal their wounds and transform their lives for the better. After 27 years of experience, I can say with great confidence that you are not alone in your challenges, and that you don't have to carry your burden by yourself. With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships with their significant others and children, more emotional balance and health. I have a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston.

I have extensive experience and training in family therapy. I manage issues with teens (12 and up) and blended families. I am also very experienced in dealing with a variety of mental health issues (Including issues on the Spectrum and ADHD), and issues concerning school academics. I treat substance abuse issues among teens and adults. I also utilize a variety of techniques to help married couples and those couples dealing with divorce and sexual issues. As a former College athlete, I can help those experiencing anxiety and pressures in a variety of sports.

I am passionate about working with children and adolescents going through life transitions, managing anxiety/depression and other mental health symptoms, interpersonal relationship difficulties, and processing grief/loss. I also value working with individuals desiring to overcome personal challenges and mental health symptoms. I believe in the importance of working with my clients to compose integrative therapeutic interventions tailored to meet to meet each client’s needs.

Every day you go through life with a smile on your face hoping that you can simply keep it together. In passing, people ask how you are doing, and you give the standard answer: “I’m fine. Thank you”, but deep down you wonder if anyone will ever see past the smile, and past that standard answer. You think to yourself, “Will anyone ever see the pain that I am carrying? Does anyone see Me? Does anyone even care!?”

I work with adults in their 30s-70s who is overwhelmed with chronic stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief/loss and/or life disrupting childhood trauma/post-traumatic stress. I also work with individuals and couples who want to resolve problems within their relationships, life transitions, divorce, including cultural identity issues. I work well with men who are in midlife (30s-70s) struggling with anxiety, aging and/or depression. I also work with those who are going through many life changes and identity conflicts. These clients often feel lost, stuck and alone. Their anxiety, negativity and low mood is out of control.