Our Team

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LPC, PMH-C

Founder & Clinical Director 

Megan is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician passionate about spreading awareness regarding the various and very common Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders that exist but are often overlooked. 

She is available to provide assessments and treatment options for women struggling with depression, anxiety, irritability, stress, etc. during pregnancy and postpartum and loves providing resources to help families navigate the various challenges and demands of parenting.

Megan is an EMDR practitioner and uses this modern, evidence-based treatment to help individuals who have experienced trauma or are struggling with anxiety related to birth. Through EMDR therapy, Megan has helped countless individuals move beyond the distress to eliminate triggers and find healing and wellness.

She is approved by the Virginia Board of Counseling as a registered supervisor and provides both individual and group supervision to Residents in Counseling who are working toward Virginia State Licensure​​. 

Megan frequently presents on topics related to maternal mental health and is the co-founder of Be Hive Wellness. 

Resident in Counseling 

Cecilia earned her master's degree in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2021, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. 

Since then, her journey has led her to focus on maternal mental health, particularly in addressing the complexities of postpartum anxiety and depression. 

She has a strong passion for equipping parents with the vital skills required to cultivate a wholesome and nurturing environment for their children. Drawing upon extensive knowledge of child development, she aims to empower clients to foster profound connections with their children, realize and conquer their parenting aspirations, and cultivate a sense of accomplishment throughout their parenting journey. 

Harnessing an array of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy, she works collaboratively with clients to craft customized tools and strategies that guide them toward their objectives.

Her personal background as a military spouse and homeschooling mother of three provides her with an intimate understanding of the distinctive pressures and challenges that accompany parenting. She is committed to establishing a safe and supportive space where clients can candidly explore their obstacles, setbacks, hopes, goals, and achievements.

Clinical Intern 

Megan received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The State University of New York at Oswego. During her undergraduate training, Megan specialized in marketing and counseling. 

Megan is currently a graduate student through Emory & Henry University in Emory, VA and is completing her final internship placement before graduation. 

She utilizes modalities through person-centered theory and specializes in anxiety. More specifically, Megan, specializes in working with women during the prenatal and postpartum stages of life. 

Megan creates a warm, therapeutic environment designed to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them towards their goal for personal wellness.