Megan Needham

Associate Clinical Social Worker | ACSW #137462
(Supervised by Dr. Joe DeBruin, Clinical Psychologist, PSY #21895)

    • Trauma

    • Childhood Trauma

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Life Transitions

    • Relationship Issues

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Psychodynamic

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Attachment-Based Therapy

    • Humanistic & Existential Approaches

    • Strengths-Based Therapy

    • Master of Social Work (MSW) – University of Massachusetts Global

    • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Southern New Hampshire University

    • Clinical training as a Social Work Intern at Central Coast Psychological Services, providing individual counseling to teens in a school-based setting

    • Experience conducting mental health and risk assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with schools to connect clients with additional support

    • Experience supporting teens and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relational challenges, and major life transitions

It’s time to look at things in a new way.

On paper, things might seem “okay”—you’re functioning, showing up—but internally, you feel overwhelmed, disconnected from your own life, or unsure why you keep falling into the same old habits or patterns.

I work with adults who are often harder on themselves than they realize. Many of them come into therapy wanting help with something specific, like anxiety, relationship issues, or a major life transition.

As we start talking, we start to see there’s more underneath it—experiences or patterns, sometimes rooted in earlier or childhood trauma, that are still shaping how they think, feel, and show up in their relationships.

You might notice it as constant self-doubt, negative self-talk, trouble sleeping, or anxiety that shows up in your body. Or it may feel a bit more subtle, like a lack of direction, difficulty being vulnerable, or a sense that something just feels off, even if you can’t fully explain why.

My path into this work was shaped by my value for deeper connection.

I originally planned to go into nursing, but realized I was drawn more to the intimacy of one-on-one work—having the space to really sit with someone and understand their experience. During my internship in grad school, I fell in love with therapy and the powerful kind of insight and change that can come from it.

In our work together, we’ll take time to understand your internal world—your thoughts, your patterns, and the way you relate to yourself. This can include looking closely at your internal dialogue, breaking it down, and exploring what’s helpful and what isn’t. From there, we can begin to shift the patterns that are keeping you stuck and build alternatives that feel more supportive and aligned.

I also like to go deeper by exploring core beliefs, past experiences, and how you may be living out of alignment with your values without realizing it. At the same time, I’m always paying attention to your strengths and helping you feel more grounded and empowered in who you are.

I’m not a blank-slate therapist who simply nods along. I’m actively engaged in this process with you—offering perspective, challenging certain ways of thinking, and helping you make connections that bring more clarity to your unique experience.

At the core of my work is the belief that healing happens in authentic relationships. So I show up as a real person in the room—imperfect, relatable, and engaged—because that kind of honesty helps create a space where you can feel comfortable enough to do the same. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself—and you’re ready to understand what’s really going on underneath it—therapy can be a place to start making sense of it.

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A little more about me…

  • I love getting to know people and being someone they can feel comfortable with. It means a lot to be trusted with someone’s story and to see them start to feel a little more like themselves again.

  • How resilient people really are. Even when they feel stuck or overwhelmed, they’re still showing up and that says a lot.

  • My favorite show is The Good Doctor. I’ve always loved how it shows both the medical side and the human side of things.

  • I like to keep it simple—being outside, doing some yoga, or just turning my brain off with a good show.

  • I usually just like a simple coffee and a little quiet time before the day starts.