Meagan Balbag

I work with teens and adults who may look like they have it all together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck on the inside. I especially enjoy working with high achievers struggling with perfectionism, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, and the pressure to constantly perform. I also work with individuals navigating trauma and relationship concerns. My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself while working toward meaningful, lasting change

I believe therapy should be both supportive and practical. I take a collaborative, individualized approach and incorporate evidence-based methods including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused techniques, and Gottman Method interventions for couples. Rather than simply talking about what is wrong, we’ll work to understand the patterns keeping you stuck, process experiences that may still be affecting you, and develop tools that help you feel more grounded, confident, and present in your everyday life.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another without pressure to have everything figured out. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what has been feeling difficult, and what you hope will be different moving forward. I’ll ask questions to better understand your experiences, relationships, strengths, and goals, and together we’ll begin developing a plan for therapy that feels right for you. Most importantly, I want you to leave your first session feeling heard, supported, and hopeful about the work ahead.