About Megan
Megan Paolino helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship or family concerns. She welcomes direct conversations about difficult feelings and everyday struggles. Megan is a licensed clinical social worker with long experience and a calm, straightforward manner.
She keeps sessions practical and focused. Megan uses clear tools and simple skills to help people notice thinking patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and try small changes. Sessions include talking, short exercises, and plans to practice between meetings.
Background and approach
Megan has 20 years of professional experience and holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials. She is licensed in Pennsylvania and South Carolina and works with adults facing life transitions, workplace strain, and emotional distress. Her background includes supporting people through divorce, midlife questions, and issues around self-image and guilt.
Her style is warm but direct. She aims to make space for strong emotions while helping clients take concrete steps forward. Communication problems, panic attacks, trauma reactions, and money-related stress are common topics she addresses.
People who prefer short-term, skills-focused work often find this approach helpful. Megan also supports longer-term exploration when needed. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How Megan Uses CBT and Online Sessions Together
Megan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward, practical ways. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, and workplace stress.Therapy is a collaborative process. Megan will work with each person to figure out which strategies fit best. She tailors CBT techniques to a person’s goals and life situation, and adjusts pace and focus as needed.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer brief, ongoing contact and support between sessions. These options give flexibility and consistent access to a licensed professional while pursuing skills-based work.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania, South Carolina
- Languages
- English