about

megan cadwallader, lcswa, lcasa

As an associate licensed clinical social worker and addictions counselor, I see kids, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship challenges, major life transitions, substance use, and more. I'm especially excited about supporting adolescents and their families, drawing from years of experience helping teens and parents learn the tools and skills necessary to grow and improve communication together. I also have a special interest in eco-anxiety, climate grief, existential concerns, and the emotional weight of living in a world that can feel increasingly uncertain.

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Supporting children and teens has been a throughline throughout my career, beginning with my earliest jobs and eventually leading me into the mental health field. For nearly a decade, I've supported adolescents and their families in therapeutic settings, helping young people navigate mental health challenges, behavioral challenges, complicated family dynamics, relationships, and the transition into adulthood. Along the way, my clinical experience has expanded to include adults, couples, and people in recovery.

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Before becoming a social worker, I studied environmental policy. I have always been drawn to understanding the larger systems that shape our lives, and that curiosity never really left. Whether we're talking about family dynamics, addiction, grief, relationships, or the state of the world, I'm interested in how people make sense of difficult experiences and build lives that feel meaningful to them.

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Therapy with me is direct, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. I'll ask thoughtful questions, help you look more closely at patterns that keep showing up, and offer a different perspective when it might be useful. I enjoy incorporating self reflection exercises and artistic expression into sessions when appropriate. My goal isn't to tell you how to live your life. It's to help us understand what's happening, where it comes from, and what might actually help.

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My approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFCT), psychodynamic therapy, family systems theory, and harm reduction. I don't believe in forcing people into a single model or assuming the same approach works for everyone. We'll look at how your relationships, experiences, and coping strategies have shaped you while figuring out what helps you move forward in ways that are sustainable and aligned with what matters to you.

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I believe therapy should feel human. There should be room for honesty, humor, difficult conversations, and the moments when something finally starts to click. If you're looking for a therapist who will show up as a real person, challenge you when it's useful, and genuinely invest in the process alongside you, I'd love to connect. Reach out to schedule a free consultation and see if we're a good fit!