Meagan uses a strengths-based and individualized approach to therapy with the goals of empowering clients and improving their quality of life. Meagan has more than 10 years’ experience in a variety of mental health settings working with youth, teens, and adults. Meagan has focused much of her career on those who have experienced trauma and helping clients find their voice, regain their confidence, and rebuild the power and control they have over their own lives. She also works with those experiencing transitions and changes in their lives, and with issues related to mood instability, depression, anxiety.

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Meagan holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL. She holds dual licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Iowa.

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Meagan is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), a treatment model for youth and young adults who have experienced trauma and their caregivers or support persons. This is a highly effective evidence-based approach which can be applied to a wide variety of traumatic experiences, most commonly, interpersonal abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, neglect, and witness to family or community violence).

Meagan is also a Registered Art Therapist through the Art Therapy Credentials Board.

She applies experiential and creative approaches to therapy as appropriate for the individual or family.