- Practical problem solving
- Emotion regulation skills
- Focus on relationships
About Megan
Megan Vaccaro is a Licensed Master Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the day-to-day challenges of parenting and caregiving. She has two decades of experience and a practical, respectful style that aims to make hard conversations easier. Her work often addresses codependency, attachment concerns, grief, and issues that come up after trauma or life changes.
She uses straightforward techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is applied to identify thinking traps and replace them with more balanced thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to build awareness, tolerate distress, and manage strong emotions.
Megan also draws on Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches to keep sessions grounded in what matters most to each person. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are trying to make changes but feel stuck. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.
Her guiding stance is non-judgmental and respectful. She prioritizes clear communication and works to create a space where people can talk openly about difficult topics. The focus is on practical problem solving and realistic steps that fit daily life.
Megan trained at Wayne State University and brings experience working with individuals, couples, and referrals related to family conflict, trauma, and behavior concerns. She practices in Michigan and conducts work in English.
How Megan’s approaches translate to online therapy
Megan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against real-life evidence to change mood and behavior. DBT emphasizes mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and skills for healthier interpersonal interactions, which helps when emotions feel overwhelming.She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Megan will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, pace, and day-to-day demands.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches lend themselves to different rhythms - CBT often uses between-session exercises, while DBT skills can be practiced in weekly sessions and during real-life moments. Talk with the clinician about how to shape sessions so they work with your routine and goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Megan address in therapy?
Megan supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Her practice also includes codependency, parenting and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a respectful, non-judgmental approach and focuses on clear communication and practical problem solving. Sessions emphasize collaboration and real-life steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience since graduating in 2000 and has worked with individuals, couples, and issues involving family conflict and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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