- Relational approach
- Trauma informed
- Collaborative
About Megan
Megan Shipley is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She frames therapy as a joint process and aims to build respect and trust so clients can feel understood and move forward. Her style is warm and relational, which can be helpful for people facing relationship strain or struggling with self-esteem and mood concerns.
Megan draws on practical approaches to address trauma, depression, and bipolar-related challenges. She pays attention to emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions as part of recovery and resilience. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, identifying coping strategies, and practicing new ways to respond to common triggers.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the client’s goals and experience, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in everyday life. Megan also works with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a trauma-focused method that some people find useful for processing painful memories.
With five years of practice as an LICSW, she brings experience helping people through relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, LGBT matters, career transitions, and trauma and abuse. The therapy process emphasizes collaboration and small, manageable steps toward change.
People interested in beginning can expect a respectful, down-to-earth conversation that focuses on what matters most to them. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist reflects what matters most to the person and helps them set goals that feel relevant to their life. This approach can support people who want a straightforward, collaborative space to talk about family stress, relationships, or self-worth.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, connects thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. That makes CBT useful for panic, anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day coping skills.
EMDR is a trauma-informed method that works with distressing memories and the reactions they trigger. When people are ready, parts of EMDR focus on processing upsetting events and reducing the intensity of emotional responses.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try first. It is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let people fit brief check-ins into busy days. It can also allow sessions without needing to be on camera when that helps someone focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Megan commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, career changes, bipolar challenges, and LGBT-related matters.
What is Megan's general therapy style?
Megan takes a relational, client-centered approach and works collaboratively. She aims to build trust and then help people identify practical steps they can take between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a licensed therapist and brings that background to her work with a variety of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, shown as LICSW, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.