Therapist Megan Heary Photo

Megan Heary, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello! My name is Megan Heary. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who graduated from Adler University with my masters in counseling and a specialization in forensic psychology. Additionally, I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a former Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC). Since becoming a therapist, I have worked in a number of treatment settings including outpatient treatment, drug court programs, and residential treatment facilities. In addition to treating substance use disorders, I am passionate for treating compulsive behaviors of any kind and have experience working with patients who struggle with eating disorders, self-injury, OCD, trichotillomania, as well as sex and love addictions. My primary work experience is at the residential/inpatient level of care and I have worked in a number of trauma-informed facilities performing individual, group, and family therapy. I have treated adolescents, young adults, and adults and has a particular passion for treating patients who live with co-occurring disorders. My well-rounded experience make me a perfect fit if you are seeking support for post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, substance use, personality disorders, and mood disorders. I continue to expand on my education and experience and I am interested in becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

When treating addictions, I incorporate modern 12-step concepts as I understand that the Big Book is limited in it’s approach to supporting persons of color and female identifying persons. Additionally, I have a strong DBT and ACT theoretical orientation incorporating evidence-based skills of mindfulness and emotion regulation in all my sessions. For those seeking treatment for eating disorders, I am an advocate for the Health at Every Size movement and follows an All Foods Fit model. I combine humor and laughter with unwavering empathy and support in each session while creating a safe environment for personal growth and change to take place.

Professional experience

4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IL LCPC 180.012657

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Megan Heary. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I feel I truly lucked out with someone that makes me feel comfortable, heard, and has similar beliefs. She feels like a friend who I don’t have to hold anything back from.

Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Megan for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Megan is a very honest and caring person. It is clear in my sessions that she listens to what I have to say and understands what it is that I am feeling, sometimes better than I do. She would be of great help to anyone in need of it.

Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Megan for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I have been working with Megan for a few months now and she has been very helpful with everything going on in my life! I look forward to my sessions each week! Thank you!!

Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Megan for 5 months on issues concerning addictions, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I promote BetterHelp all the time when an ad pops up on Instagram or Facebook. My experience with Megan Heart has been a wonderful, enlightening journey. She helps me string things together and asks thoughtful follow up questions designed to challenge me and make me think. Highly recommend both BetterHelp and Megan.

Written on Nov 02, 2020 after therapy with Megan for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Megan is amazing. She is really helping deal with issue that I haven't wanted to for a long time. She is absolutely amazing.

Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Megan for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

I love how I feel listened to and she gives really good feedback.

Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Megan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem