Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Megan McDermott, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Relationships
Continue with MeganCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 12781 - 123
- NPI
- 1427909316
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
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
- Addictions support
- Relationship help
- Parenting focus
About Megan
Megan McDermott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing addiction, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and major life changes.
She works with people dealing with domestic violence, divorce and separation, fertility and pregnancy concerns, and blended family issues. She also addresses communication problems, fatherhood issues, and the stresses that come with discrimination or exploring a biracial or multicultural identity.
Megan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build clear plans you can use between sessions. In practice that means talking through what is happening now, identifying small changes to try, and checking what works. Sessions aim to leave people with concrete coping tools and steps for next actions.
She pays attention to neurodiversity and to how life transitions affect daily routines and relationships. That includes support around addiction recovery and the patterns that keep problems repeating. Megan will help prioritize immediate safety and then focus on practical steps forward.
Clients who choose her can expect straightforward conversation about goals and options. The process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Megan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes structured problem solving to break down overwhelming issues into manageable steps and specific tasks to try between sessions. This is helpful for parenting challenges, addiction recovery, and coping with life transitions.Another commonly used approach concentrates on communication skills and behavioral patterns. It identifies recurring interaction habits and teaches clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries, useful for relationship strain, blended family dynamics, and conflict after separation.
Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That conversation happens in the first sessions and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with her during scheduling about what session length and rhythm will best fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting, and coping with life changes including pregnancy, divorce, and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, goal-oriented approach focused on clear steps and tools to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a clinician working with the areas listed in her profile.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers