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Meghan Garland, MA, LCPC is a psychotherapist in Illinois whose clientele includes children, adults, couples and families dealing with conditions such as anxiety, work related stress, life transitions and self-esteem among others. She has extensive experience with helping clients build resilience and develop sustainable coping mechanisms.
Meghan uses a variety of therapeutic approaches in session. For example, she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques which are structured and goal-oriented designed to assist clients in reflecting on ways thoughts and emotions affect their actions. She also uses Polyvagal-Informed Therapy techniques like breathwork to help clients move out of fight or flight states. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another other modality she uses which is designed to help clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings and pursue actions that align with personal values.
With 27 years experience working in the mental health realm, Meghan has significant insight into the ebbs and flows of individual circumstances. With her optimistic outlook, Meghan connects with clients and uses her skill of empathy to help navigate uncertainty.
She is accepting in person and telehealth clients at her Joliet location.
Years of Experience: 19 years
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Domestic violence - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for those surviving a partner’s abusive attempts to control one’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Meghan Garland is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:
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