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- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Family and parenting
About Megan
Megan McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with three years of experience. She focuses on addictions, relationship issues, family and parenting concerns, and helping people cope with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and intended for people seeking support with those areas.
Megan helps people work through family dynamics and parenting strain. She also supports recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and addresses problems that show up in close relationships. She discusses practical steps clients can try between sessions and works on clearer communication skills. Megan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside client-directed conversation. That means she combines practical methods with conversations about what matters to each person. She aims to help clients build self-regard, cope with transitions, and make concrete changes in daily life. Practical details are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session using the platform's online therapy options.
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How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used in practice are practical skills training and trauma-informed conversation. Practical skills training focuses on concrete tools such as communication techniques and relapse prevention plans to manage addiction and relationship strain. Trauma-informed conversation pays attention to past hurt and how it affects current reactions, which helps when working with domestic violence or relational trauma.Another common approach emphasizes collaborative problem-solving. That method centers on identifying a specific problem, trying short experiments between sessions, and reviewing what worked. It suits people dealing with parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, and life transitions where step-by-step change is useful.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and decide which methods to try. The plan can change over time based on how the client responds and what feels most useful.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school by reducing travel and enabling shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow for consistent weekly work even when schedules shift, helping clients keep momentum on recovery and relationship goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with addictions, relationship problems, family and parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include domestic violence, divorce, fertility issues, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques combined with client-directed conversation. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer communication skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician. That experience has focused on addiction recovery, relationship dynamics, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Wisconsin. Her practice is located in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. Specific pricing depends on the region associated with the client.
What do I do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.