Meet Your Therapist!

Welcome to the blog! It seems fitting to begin here with a more thorough introduction, considering how much of your life you’ll be sharing with me. Not to mention, I believe the most important part of counseling is having someone you enjoy talking with. Therapy can often feel one-sided, and clients are nervous to ask questions of their therapist that don’t feel “therapeutic,” and I’ve been that curious client, too! In response to that feeling, I thought I would share a bit more about myself to help you get to know me better.

I was born in southern Washington state, though my family moved to Colorado when I was 4 years old. I grew up with my two older brothers in a suburb of Boulder and for the most part I loved the small town feel. We had a few dogs growing up, a greyhound who was a retired racer and possibly the sweetest boy you’d ever meet, and later a border collie/chow chow rescue who was our protective girl. We also had a cat who was in charge of us all. My love of pets has infiltrated my adult life – I adopted a kitten several years ago and a mutt from a local humane society just a couple years back, a miniature schnauzer/Yorkshire terrier mix (I think!). They’re both lovers and snuggle with each other every day, though they still have some feisty tendencies and get into it every once in a while. 

I stumbled into psychology like so many of my peers do, by realizing how instrumental it is in our daily lives, and how a deeper understanding of ourselves can vastly improve our day-to-day life. That said, I was a skeptic! I felt it would be a waste of time and money despite experiencing both adjustment and mental health struggles. When I finally got myself in the door, I regretted that it took me so long to get there – I loved it. I was unconditionally validated by a stranger who understood my perspective and adaptations, and instead of criticizing that as I did myself, she supported me and explained why these have been protective thus far, and also helped me establish that they may not be helpful, anymore. Among other things, I learned how powerful that relationship can be, knowing someone has my back and will also challenge me to try to be better, while supporting me when I have those inevitable days where I struggle. 

Ultimately, I want you to take away the fact that therapists are just people, too. Walking into a room with a stranger can provoke all sorts of insecurities, feeling like your problems aren’t ‘bad enough’ or that you ‘should’ be able to handle it on your own. These thoughts speak to this comparison culture that seems to be more prevalent each day. For me, it comes down to the idea that you would benefit from sharing your story out loud, while receiving feedback and a fresh perspective with no hidden motives (like we often get from family members, for example). This is your experience, and I am just along for the ride helping keep your thoughts straight. 

Thanks for being here! 

Meagan

Disclaimer: This blog is for informational and educational purposes, and is not to be used as a substitute for a therapeutic relationship, individualized mental healthcare, or medical healthcare.