megan maclean, M.S.W., B.ed, & B.a. psych
Street Cred and Training
I am a Registered Social Worker and Ontario Certified Teacher who holds a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), and bachelor degrees in psychology (B.A) and education (B.Ed.). My work history includes over fifteen years of mental health and social support in community settings, schools, shelters and rehabilitative programs. Some of my therapy background includes trauma counselling for young adults and youth who have been subjected to sexual abuse, family and intimate partner violence as well as human trafficking. I have also counselled folks living with anxiety and depression through a major Canadian mental health organization. My extensive background and education as a guidance counsellor and youth worker has fuelled my ongoing passion for supporting folks as they journey into adulthood.
I work from a feminist, anti-racist framework and am humbled by the continuous learning life has to offer. With this, my work continues to connect me with folks from all walks of life. I have been honoured to spend my career working with racialized and neurodivergent folks as well as people in the LGBTQ2S+ community.
My Therapy Approach
As an anti-one size fits all therapist, I utilise a variety of therapeutic modalities to help folks manage difficult emotions, thoughts and behaviours that are getting in the way of living the life they want to live.
Some of the therapies I use include:
-Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
-Motivational Interviewing (MI)
-Compassionate Inquiry (CI)
-Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
-Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
When working with clients, I use a trauma informed approach that values "what happened to you?'" over "what's wrong with you?". This aspect of my work is guided by my training and education on human development, trauma, identity and social systems.
