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Dr. Megan Houseknecht

Psychologist
19 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Eating disorders, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I obtained my undergraduate degree from Northwestern University, completed my doctorate in clinical psychology, and residency in child trauma. I teach strategies for emotional resilience and coping confidence and promote healing from traumatic experiences. I aim to inspire faith, hope for recovery, and renewed love for yourself and your body.

My approach to therapy

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapies (including EMDR), & play-based therapy. If talk therapy is uncomfortable, I offer creative approaches. I teach how to tolerate distress, practice self-respect, and add pleasure back into life in order to stabilize mood, as well as a mind-body connection to help you listen to your body when it is talking to you (i.e. having symptoms).

What you can expect from me

I help to stabilize mood, create meaning out of traumatic events, and recover from maladaptive behaviors.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    19 years of experience
  • Training
    PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego, Other at Northwestern University
  • License type
    Psychologist (Maine), CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Eating disorders, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    2938 Holly Road
    Alpine, CA 91901