LCPC

Megan Prior , LCPC

Therapist in Illinois

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About Megan

Megan Prior is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She views seeking help as a brave and important step, and she offers practical resources, strategies, and steady support to guide people through difficult times.

Megan has worked with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment difficulties, parenting problems, and experiences of trauma or exposure to traumatic events. Her experience includes helping clients cope with grief, stress, and changes in life circumstances while building skills to manage emotions and strengthen relationships.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, engaging, and compassionate, emphasizing hope and healing while teaching interventions clients can use between sessions. She adapts her clinical methods to fit each person she works with, drawing on an eclectic mix of evidence-informed approaches to meet individual needs. Megan aims to walk alongside clients as they pursue their goals and to create a collaborative space for growth and coping. She encourages people to reach out when they are ready, believing there is no better time than the present to begin support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching skills to accept internal experiences while committing to valued behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It supports people working through relationship difficulties, attachment issues, parenting concerns, and trauma by exploring relational patterns and fostering safer emotional bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping skills; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Megan Prior works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative planning helps tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with Megan can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without rearranging life routines, while preserving continuity of care across changing circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Megan Prior have?

Megan Prior has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field.

Is Megan Prior a licensed therapist?

Yes. Megan Prior holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.013080.

In which languages does Megan Prior provide therapy?

Megan provides therapy in English.

Where is Megan Prior located?

Megan is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Megan Prior as my therapist?

You can work with Megan Prior through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Megan Prior work with international clients?

Megan Prior does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Megan Prior cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

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