Personal Information

Megan loved growing up in the midwest but moved west for her master's program following college. She enjoyed the adventure and travel of experiencing new terrain and meeting new people; all the while learning more about herself on deeper levels. After taking time off to start her own family she brought them back to her home state of Minnesota to share her love of lakes, snow and the beautiful seasons. Megan appreciates art and beauty on all levels, particularly that which comes from personal curiosity and inner seeking.

 

Qualifications

Megan has worked with a range of populations . She has worked with teens and adults. She has had experience with addictions, at-risk youth, Anger issues, family of origin issues, developmental and acute trauma & PTSD. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings such as an addictions center, wilderness therapy and private practice.

Megan graduated with a BS in Psychology from UMD in 2001 and a MA in Transpersonal Psychology Counseling from Naropa University in 2005. She has spent the past 6 years specializing in trauma, by studying how it shows up in the body and psyche as well as how to address it by tapping into the unconscious

Specialties & Issues

Megan utilizes EMDR, meditation, dreamwork, authentic movement and breath work to access the inner world she believes to be rich in healing resources. The answers are within and beyond the person, but are always available to us, we need only ask. There will be an answer.

Approach

Megan has a transpersonal/spiritual approach to working with people dreamwork focus and somatic/body focus. She views physical and psychological symptoms as authentic and spiritual “emergenc-y”, not as disease but dis-ease and dis-function.

Relaxation and regulation points the way and the best path back to personal balance and fulfillment, though it may mean navigating through difficult or painful terrain. This is the healing path.

Insurance

I do not accept insurance at this time; however, I can provide paperwork for you to conduct your own billing through your insurance company.