Megan Deaver , LPC

Megan Deaver is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and life transitions. She works with clients on LGBT and women's issues and supports people navigating relationship models, gender questions, and identity-related challenges.

Megan believes clients know their own stories and brings a down-to-earth, affirming presence to sessions. She encourages people to use their strengths and interests as tools for change. She often references fandoms and community activities as ways to build connection and resilience.

Her background includes time in psychiatric hospital settings, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. That mix gives her familiarity with both short-term crisis work and longer-term growth. She draws on practical strategies tailored to each person's pace and goals.

Megan describes herself as naturally quirky and invites people to bring their whole selves to therapy. She emphasizes support, empowerment, and small, doable steps toward a more satisfying life. Her style is conversational and direct, with an emphasis on what works day to day.

She is licensed in Missouri as an LPC and is available to people in the U.S. as well as international clients from Europe and the British Isles through a Chartered membership in the BPS. Sessions focus on real-life tools for coping, clearer decision making, and building self-acceptance.

Approaches that guide online care

Megan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at helping people cope with symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breath work, activity planning, and breaking problems into smaller steps. These tools are useful when symptoms feel overwhelming and a person needs concrete ways to manage day-to-day demands.

Another frequently used method emphasizes identity-affirming work and values exploration. This involves talking through personal values, gender and relationship questions, and sources of self-worth so people can make choices that match who they are. That kind of work supports people navigating LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, or issues related to prejudice and discrimination.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on how the person responds. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to individual needs and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and have fuller conversations, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or camera use is unwanted. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins or ongoing written support that can fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on progress and everyday coping.