- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
- Communication problems
About Megan
Megan Paolino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) with 20 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, anger, and depression, and also works with issues such as body image, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
Megan uses clear, direct conversation to help people untangle what they are feeling. She listens for the thoughts and behaviors that keep difficult feelings going. Sessions tend to look at patterns that cause more stress and anxiety, and then try small changes to shift those patterns.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which connects thoughts, feelings, and actions. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking, test it, and try different responses in daily life. That practical focus is useful for panic, social anxiety, and mood concerns.
In sessions she talks through relationship and communication problems in straightforward terms. She also supports people dealing with divorce or separation, workplace stress, and financial worries. For those carrying guilt or shame, she helps identify where those feelings come from and how they affect daily choices.
People who choose her often want concrete steps and clear feedback. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s comfort. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Cognitive behavioral approaches for online sessions
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking, test those thoughts, and try small changes in daily routines. That approach is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, and depressive patterns.Working out which approach fits best is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals and preferences. This means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, or make it simpler to have a session between other obligations. Licensed professionals and therapists often use these practical advantages to keep therapy consistent while working on things like guilt, relationship communication, panic, and workplace stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, guilt and shame, panic, and workplace problems.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses conversational, problem-focused work to trace where guilt and shame come from. The emphasis is on noticing thoughts and testing small behavior changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience and holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials. She is licensed in Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in South Carolina and is licensed in Pennsylvania and South Carolina as stated.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.