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Megan Rafferty

LPCC

Megan Rafferty , LPCC

Therapist in New Mexico

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About Megan

Megan Rafferty brings three decades of counseling experience to her work from New Mexico, where she has been licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor for the past 20 years. She combines a nonjudgmental, client-centered, and holistic approach to help people explore emotional pain, manage life transitions, and build on existing strengths. Megan emphasizes emotional safety so clients can investigate difficult feelings, identify patterns that may be limiting them, and cultivate greater balance across mind, body, spirit, emotions, and behavior.

Her practice draws on a range of therapeutic tools to help clients find meaning, increase self-awareness, and make practical changes. Over the years she has served adults, teens, children, families, parents, couples, and groups, addressing grief and loss, stress management, communication and family systems, divorce and separation, marriage therapy, art therapy, parenting, workplace conflict, caregiving challenges, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. She also supports people working through abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, and post-traumatic stress.

Megan has been a counselor, trainer, mediator, and professor, and she approaches each relationship with curiosity and respect for the whole person. She works part-time and may not be able to accept people who have experienced recent suicidal thoughts due to limited availability. Her listed credentials include M.Ed (Master of Education), LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), and LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist).

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that arise from early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it can be helpful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, and relational pain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's own capacity for growth; it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring life purpose, and navigating midlife or career concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach often unfolds together - Megan will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and insight emerge. This collaborative process aims to honor the client's values while offering structured support.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for people living at a distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions during work or family obligations, and access licensed professionals without long commutes, while preserving the therapeutic connection needed for meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Megan Rafferty have?

Megan Rafferty has 30 years of experience in counseling and related clinical roles.

Is Megan Rafferty a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the LPCC credential. License details are NM LPCC CCMH0082181.

In which languages does Megan Rafferty provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Megan Rafferty located?

She is located in New Mexico.

How can I work with Megan Rafferty as my therapist?

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

Does Megan Rafferty work with international clients?

Megan Rafferty does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Megan Rafferty 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, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English

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