About Megan
Megan Mackety is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or ADHD-related challenges. Megan aims to build connection and trust so clients feel heard and respected during sessions.
She centers sessions on the client's goals and perspective, treating each person as the expert on their own life. Megan listens closely and acts as a sounding board while helping to organize thoughts and emotions.
How Megan works
She works to make the first steps feel manageable and clear. Megan uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She incorporates mindfulness practices to help people notice their reactions and calm their nervous system.
Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals that fit everyday life. She also pays attention to past trauma, anger, guilt, shame, and isolation when those issues affect current well-being. Sessions may include conversations about communication problems, mood concerns, self-love, and women's issues when these relate to a client's goals.
The approach is collaborative and tailored to what each person needs. Megan practices in Michigan and offers sessions in English. She aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can make gradual changes and build skills that last.
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What Megan works with
The areas below are the ones Megan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How Megan’s Approaches Work Online
Megan draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens deeply, mirrors what matters to the client, and follows the client's priorities while offering support. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.Those methods are explained and adjusted together so the plan fits each person's goals. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques to try, how to pace work, and what small steps make sense in their life. Finding the right mix is part of the process and can change over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions help when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer an audio-only check-in. Live chat or text messaging can support shorter check-ins, homework ideas, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied routines.
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