Megan Bartz , LMHC

Megan Bartz, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), brings over 10 years of experience supporting people in both outpatient and inpatient settings who face mental health and substance use challenges. She approaches care with a holistic mindset, attending to the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms, and emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a central space for processing and growth.

Grounded in a person-centered orientation, she strives to be genuine and to offer unconditional positive regard while helping individuals identify sources of hope that can fuel meaningful change. Megan also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients see how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors, and to practice alternative ways of thinking that lead to different outcomes. She values collaboration and treats each person as the expert on their own life, offering a fresh perspective to accompany them toward greater self-awareness.

Megan works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, caregiver stress, and pregnancy and childbirth challenges. Her primary focus is listening to clients' needs and helping them translate those needs into achievable goals. She is based in New York and draws on a blend of approaches to tailor care to each individual.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals. This approach helps with self-exploration, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and life transitions by emphasizing empathy and collaboration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to test and change those thoughts, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders while improving coping and daily functioning.

Finding the best approach is part of the work and the therapist partners with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may blend elements from different methods so clients can build strategies that feel useful and sustainable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access therapists from home or work. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to provide consistent, goal-focused care while adapting session style and tools to suit each client’s situation.