Megan McGhee, LCSW

Licensed in New Jersey · 12 years in practice

Megan McGhee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 12 years of experience to her work with adults.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC05645200 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1902262116 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Megan

Megan McGhee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 12 years of experience to her work with adults. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and parenting concerns. Megan aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk without judgment.

Her approach centers on practical steps and short-term goals. She uses solution-focused ideas to help people spot strengths and set realistic next steps.

Background and approach

She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help identify unhelpful thinking and try new coping skills. Megan often helps people who feel stuck by breaking problems into small, manageable pieces. She pays attention to how everyday thoughts and behaviors affect mood and relationships.

Sessions are collaborative - she helps clients try options and adjust plans that aren’t working. In addition to common mood and anxiety concerns, she supports people navigating issues such as addiction, communication problems, isolation, grief, obsessive thoughts, intellectual disability, and questions about life purpose. Her work also touches on autism and Asperger syndrome, control struggles, and mood dysregulation concerns.

She offers care to people located in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. Megan explains what to expect, helps set clear goals, and checks in on progress so people know how therapy is moving forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Megan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Online support

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Megan often uses solution-focused methods that help people set clear, manageable goals and take practical steps forward. This approach centers on identifying strengths and choosing small actions that can reduce stress or resolve a specific problem.

She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. CBT-style work is useful for anxiety, low mood, anger, and obsessive thinking because it pairs thinking exercises with behavior changes to test what works.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Megan will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. She encourages feedback so therapy stays relevant to what the person needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction when convenient, phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a work break, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging helps people reflect between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping continuity of care with a licensed professional.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Megan help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and parenting issues, and also supports people facing addiction, isolation, obsessive thoughts, and mood disorders.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on short-term goals, clear steps, and teaching coping skills clients can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Megan has 12 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and community care prior to independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New Jersey and sees people who are located in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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