Sheet 1
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Megan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with six years of clinical experience, Megan Balcarczyk helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, and substance concerns. She works with individuals facing relationship and family tensions, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleeping problems, anger, career stress, intimacy issues, and LGBT-related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and grounded in practical problem-solving.
Megan favors an approach that centers the client's perspective. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when clients want help making changes, and Solution-Focused Therapy is used to find concrete steps forward.
Her style combines straightforward feedback with steady support. She asks clients to speak up if something in therapy isn't working and encourages people to practice new skills between sessions. Psychoeducation and cognitive-behavioral ideas appear in her sessions to help people recognize patterns and try different strategies.
Megan earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She holds the LMHC credential and has worked across settings with people experiencing mood, personality, and psychotic disorders as well as substance use issues.
People who prefer clear goals and practical steps often do well with this style. The focus is on what clients want to change and building skills to get there. Before booking, confirm the session formats she currently offers.
Sheet 2
How her approaches translate to online work
Megan uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s concerns, listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach helps clarify priorities and gives space for people to tell their story in their own words.Motivational Interviewing is used when clients want to change behaviors or habits. It relies on exploring ambivalence and finding the client's own reasons to move forward, which can support work on addictions, health behaviors, or lifestyle changes.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and quick experiments. It helps identify strengths and past successes to build short-term plans and measurable goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can shift as progress unfolds.
Confirm the specific session formats she currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, commute breaks, or busy family schedules. They can also allow shorter check-ins or meetings without needing travel, helping people keep momentum between in-person appointments if they use those as well.
Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Sheet 4
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, with additional cognitive-behavioral and psychoeducation elements when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of counseling experience, including work with mood disorders, personality concerns, psychotic disorders, and substance use issues.
What credential and location apply?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.