Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Megan Foley, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and anxiety care
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904007891
- NPI
- 1427398692
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Megan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- Depression support
- Chronic illness help
About Megan
Megan Foley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Her work often focuses on communication skills, finding life purpose, and building everyday resilience.
Megan draws on long experience in health-related settings. She spent 18 years as a dialysis social worker supporting people with end stage renal disease and the practical strains that come with chronic illness. That background informs her approach to chronic pain, disability, hospice and end-of-life concerns.
Sessions typically address real-life problems in straightforward terms. She helps clients talk through workplace pressures, family conflicts, divorce and separation, and control issues. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder, and women's issues.
Megan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape concrete skills and strategies. She works with individuals on forgiveness, self-love, and reconnecting to life purpose. Communication problems and relationship stressors are handled with practical tools rather than abstract theory.
People who prefer clear, down-to-earth guidance may find her style useful. She brings clinical experience, a history in medical social work, and a focus on problem-solving. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to schedule a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many of the methods Megan uses are grounded in evidence-based techniques that teach skills and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on skill building for anxiety and panic - learning breathing and grounding techniques, testing anxious thoughts, and practicing smaller exposures to fears to reduce their hold. Another approach targets mood and depression with behavioral activation - identifying meaningful activities, setting small goals, and tracking progress to improve mood and daily routine.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Megan discusses options with each person and together they decide what techniques match current needs, goals, and preferences. She frames this as a collaborative process where the plan can be adjusted over time based on what works.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific formats here. Ask about the available session types when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they reduce travel time, can shorten check-ins when needed, and allow appointments during a lunch break or between errands. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they manage work, family, health, and other responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Megan focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also helps with workplace issues, social anxiety, panic attacks, and chronic health concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize communication, coping strategies, and problem-solving for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and spent 18 years working as a dialysis social worker supporting people with end stage renal disease.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people in the therapist's licensed region.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
How do I begin an initial session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers