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Megan Bartz, LMHC
New York
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Megan
Megan Bartz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of clinical experience in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, and pregnancy and childbirth concerns.
Megan uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes genuine interaction and unconditional positive regard. She listens first, then helps people notice how their thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses.
Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change. Megan aims to help people find sources of hope and clearer direction. She treats substance use and mental health concerns in both outpatient and inpatient settings across her decade of work.
Her style includes motivational interviewing techniques and mindfulness practices when those fit the client's goals. Megan encourages small experiments between sessions to test new ways of coping and relating. She frames progress as repeated, observable steps rather than sudden fixes.
People who choose her often want a counselor who listens closely, helps them test new habits, and keeps the work grounded in everyday life. To begin, she asks about current priorities and crafts straightforward next steps intended to build on what already works.
How her approaches translate to online work
Megan integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in clear, practical ways. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them with real-life experiments, and trying new behaviors to see what changes. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the client name their goals and values.She also uses elements of mindfulness to help people notice stress reactions in the moment, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. These approaches suit concerns like anxiety, depression, addiction, caregiver stress, and relationship patterns. Megan aims to match the approach to the person’s goals rather than using a single method for everything.
Finding the right method is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, daily life, and pace. That means trying different exercises and adjusting plans based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera for some visits. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices to an online setting to keep the work focused and practical.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Megan works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and other mood and life-change issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes genuine listening and respect, combined with practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings with mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices out of that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin counseling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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