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Megan Gasink Haywood, LPC

Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression
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About me

I am licensed in Virginia with 16 years of professional work experience. I am Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have also been trained in EMDR, which utilizes bilateral stimulation and can be used in virtual sessions.

I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Professional experience

16yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Body Image, Codependency, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

License information

VA LPC 0701008328

Reviews

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The best!

Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching

Megan has been great at giving caring and thoughtful guidance through some very difficult issues. I would highly recommend her as she will make it her mission to help you through what's bothering you

Written on Apr 30, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Megan is awesome. She takes my mental health seriously and has been a huge part of my healing journey. When I do start to fall back into old patterns she is clear and kind with how she leads me back to the healing path. It is truly evident she deeply cares for those she works with.

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I love working with Megan. She sets realistic expectations and listens to my needs. She takes the time to respond to any messages I send. It’s a real pleasure to work with such a generous genuine therapist.

Written on Apr 04, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem

Megan is a highly qualified Therapist. She is reliable, thorough, respectful, and is on top of the latest research and practices for treating clients with PTSD, NPD survivors, and mental health and cognitive therapy. I am grateful for her empathy, pragmatic and practical skills she instills and introduces me in my sessions with her and I have been seeing real progress in my life. I am truly grateful to be working with her. She is highly recommended by myself.

Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Megan is absolutely amazing. She adjusts to my needs with each session and is honest with me in easily digestible ways. I truly appreciate the time and effort she puts into helping me.

Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Megan for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd