- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Meagan
Dr. Meagan Monteiro uses practical, solution-focused care to help parents and adults navigate hard moments. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with two decades of experience in Massachusetts.
She speaks plainly and aims to make early steps feel manageable for a worried parent. Her work emphasizes clear goals and small, achievable changes. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen motivation for change.
Background and approach
Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions action-oriented and forward moving. Across her career she has worked in hospitals, schools, homeless and domestic violence shelters, military settings, and in people's homes. That range means she has seen many different family situations and life stresses.
She has experience with adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns. Common reasons people reach out include stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, and life transitions. She also addresses issues like infertility stress, immigration-related strain, and isolation.
Sessions aim to clarify priorities, teach practical skills, and set realistic next steps. Dr. Monteiro keeps a relaxed, collaborative style.
She will work with each person to set goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. The focus is on what helps in day-to-day life.
What Meagan works with
Everything Meagan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Meagan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Meagan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and swaps them for more useful ones; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related to parenting. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and builds willingness to try new things; it can be helpful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about taking steps. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical goals and what works now, which can make sessions feel action-oriented and efficient.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and daily realities. Plans are adjusted as progress and preferences become clear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for teaching skills and practicing strategies. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging let clients check in between meetings or use written tools when that feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and to maintain continuity when life gets unpredictable.
Questions people ask about Meagan
What concerns does she address related to parenting?
She helps parents with common challenges like behavior issues, blended family dynamics, adoption and foster care questions, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relaxed and solution-focused, emphasizing practical steps, clearer thinking, and building motivation to make steady change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in settings such as hospitals, schools, shelters, military contexts, and in people's homes.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and a LICSW credential.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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