Megan Shipley, LICSW

Megan Shipley is a licensed independent clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely so parents and individuals can talk through what feels overwhelming. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at practical steps that fit everyday life.

With five years of experience, Megan focuses on understanding each person's story before choosing methods to use together. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered conversations to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also uses EMDR when trauma or intense memories are getting in the way of daily functioning.

Megan places emphasis on building trust and respect in the room. She tends to work at a steady pace and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful. Sessions often include clear, simple strategies for managing worry, mood, and relationship patterns.

People who come for help with identity questions, intimacy issues, career stress, or bipolar mood management will find focused, practical support. Megan also supports those coping with abuse, loss, or family conflict by helping them strengthen emotional resilience. She frames goals in straightforward terms and revisits them as progress unfolds.

Her style is collaborative: she listens first, then suggests actions that can be practiced between sessions. The aim is to build skills that make daily life easier and more satisfying over time.

How her approaches work online

Megan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood and practice clearer, more helpful responses. CBT sessions typically focus on identifying specific thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means she follows the client's lead and builds sessions around what matters most to them. This approach emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration so goals feel meaningful and realistic.

EMDR is another tool she brings in when past traumatic memories are disrupting current life. EMDR sessions help process distressing memories so they feel less intrusive and more manageable in day-to-day situations.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. Megan will talk through options, consider your goals and comfort, and then try methods together in a step-by-step way. Adjustments are made based on what feels most helpful and effective for you.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face work and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into a busy schedule.