- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Meagan
Dr. Meagan Monteiro is a LICSW - a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, trauma and a range of life transitions, and she lists young adult issues among her areas of interest.
She has practiced in hospitals, schools, homeless and domestic violence shelters, military settings, and in people's homes. That range means she has seen how everyday pressures and crisis situations can affect work, relationships, and mood. She describes a relaxed, solution-focused style that aims to help people make practical changes.
In sessions she uses approaches that emphasize clear goals and steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to find their own reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for strengths and small shifts that move things forward.
She has worked with veterans, prospective adoptive parents, birthparents, couples, and older adults, and with people facing depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, blended family issues, trauma, and more. Meagan draws on real-world experience from community and clinical settings when she talks through problems and options.
Her way of working is practical and direct. Sessions often focus on specific goals, skills to practice between meetings, and checking progress. If you want to try a structured, down-to-earth approach to early adult pressures, she may be a fit. Confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches fit into online work
Many of her methods translate well to remote conversations because they focus on goals, skills, and short exercises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts that affect mood and then try practical behavior changes. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change; it can be helpful for addictions, ambivalence about life choices, or when someone feels stuck.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will work with each client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for several sessions and then refining the plan based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around school, work shifts, or caregiving. It also allows shorter check-ins when time is tight and avoids travel time on busy days. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to focus on concrete goals, homework exercises, and progress checks that fit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, career and depression among her focus areas.
How would she approach therapy sessions?
Her style is relaxed and solution-focused, using clear goals and practical steps from approaches like CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience across hospitals, schools, shelters, military settings, and in-home work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LICSW (licensed independent clinical social worker) practicing in Massachusetts.
Can people who don’t live in the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English for those within her permitted region.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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