Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here. My name is Megan Vaccaro and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker from, “The Great Lakes State”…Michigan. I graduated in 2000 from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. I work with individuals, couples and families on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavior issues, family conflict, trauma/abuse and parenting issues. My treatment approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy which works with challenging distorted thinking, aka-thinking traps (we all get tripped up with this). It’s good to know how to challenge negative thoughts in order to have more positive experiences. I also use dialectical behavior therapy which includes work on mindfulness (awareness of thoughts, feelings, behaviors and behavioral urges), distress tolerance (stress will happen..what do we do about it?), emotion regulation (I’m overwhelmed with emotion…now what?) and interpersonal effectiveness (building and maintaining positive relationships). I thrive on problem solving, so, it makes sense that solution focused therapy is also used. I will take a non-judgmental stance allowing you to feel comfortable sharing whatever circumstance that brought you to Betterhelp. I care about people and know that we all go through struggles in life. I approach people with respect and honor as I often think how I would want to be treated or how I would want my family to be treated in the counseling environment. I value effective communication and place a high priority on this.
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Megan Vaccaro is a Licensed Master Social Worker from Michigan who brings 20 years of clinical experience to work with individuals, couples and families. She earned her social work degree from Wayne State University in Detroit in 2000 and has focused her practice on concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, behavior issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.
Her approach blends evidence-based strategies with a practical, problem-solving focus. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients recognize and reframe distorted thinking patterns so they can have more positive experiences. She also applies dialectical behavior therapy skills, including mindfulness – awareness of thoughts, feelings and urges – distress tolerance – ways to cope when stress is intense – emotion regulation – managing overwhelming feelings – and interpersonal effectiveness – building and maintaining healthier relationships. Solution-focused methods are included as well, reflecting her interest in identifying clear goals and steps forward.
Megan takes a respectful, non-judgmental stance that aims to create a comfortable space for sharing whatever brought someone to therapy. She values effective communication and treats people with care and honor, often considering how she would want family members to be treated in a counseling setting. She holds Michigan state licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker, a credential that reflects graduate-level social work training and clinical licensure (MI LMSW 6801079810).
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