Licensed clinical social worker recordSouth Carolina
Megan Paolino, LCSW, LISW-CP
South Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW019067
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 14189
- NPI
- 1750836771
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
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 and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Megan
Megan Paolino is a licensed clinical social worker, PA LCSW and SC LISW-CP, with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, anger, and depression. She also addresses issues such as body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and workplace stress.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions look at what is getting in the way day to day. She helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and then tries new ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent part of her work when clients want tools to reduce worry or manage panic.
Megan pays attention to how money, work, and life stage affect mood and decisions. She helps people who are dealing with midlife questions, men’s and women’s issues, and concerns about life purpose. She also supports those coping with post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and panic attacks.
Her approach includes clear skill-building and practical exercises to use between sessions. She talks through communication strategies for strained relationships and offers concrete steps for anger management. Sessions involve checking progress and adjusting plans as needed.
Clients should note she practices in South Carolina and is licensed in Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Sessions are offered in English. To start, the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools are used to set up a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
How Megan uses CBT online and what to expect
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. In practice this means learning simple tools for managing anxiety, changing thinking patterns that feed depression, and practicing new responses to conflict or panic attacks. It is often chosen for worry, panic, and when people want concrete steps to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to see whether CBT techniques or a different emphasis fits best. Goals, daily routines, and personal preferences guide which tools are tried and how sessions are structured.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, let people check in from work breaks, or use shorter phone check-ins when a video call is not practical. The focus is on practical, usable strategies that integrate into everyday life rather than abstract discussion.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, anger, and depression, plus several related areas like body image and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on thinking and behavior patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often used to reduce worry and manage panic.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and is licensed as PA LCSW and SC LISW-CP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers