Megan Rafferty , LPCC

Megan Rafferty uses a client-centered approach that focuses on attachment and practical skills. She is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with 30 years of counseling experience based in New Mexico. Megan offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk about stress, grief, relationships, identity, and life changes.

She asks simple questions to clarify what is most pressing. Sessions often look at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact. Megan helps people notice patterns that get in the way and learn small, realistic steps to feel more in control.

Her work draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships influence current struggles. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior strategies to manage intense emotions. The result is a mix of insight and practical tools tailored to each person.

Over three decades Megan has worked in roles such as counselor, trainer, mediator, and professor. She has supported people through grief, caregiving stress, divorce and separation, parenting challenges, workplace conflict, and questions around life purpose. She also has experience with LGBT concerns and intimacy-related issues.

Megan aims to meet people where they are and build on their strengths. The focus is on clear, steady progress rather than quick fixes. If someone wants to explore meaning, improve relationships, or cope better with change, she offers steady guidance and practical skills to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections influence current relationships. It helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and work toward safer, more trusting connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers clear steps to change unhelpful thinking and develop new habits for managing anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits the person's needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions work well when audio is enough or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep steady momentum between sessions.