MY STORY

Megan started her psychiatric nursing career in 2007. Her goal is to gain experience in diverse settings and learn from all individuals she has worked with. Throughout her career she has experience in community settings, forensics, acute psychiatry inpatient, day hospitals, medical psychiatry and private practice since 2018.  Megan found her passion in 2012 when she was introduced to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). "I am drawn to DBT, it just makes sense. The balance of acceptance and change are so unique to this model and provide so many options to clients, it really does produce hope and practicality for the client. Over the years of doing individual and group DBT it has struck me how often the families struggle when their loved one isn’t ready to do treatment or have multiple attempts at treatment.  When clients do engage in treatment the families are faced with new ways of interacting. I often get calls as a DBT therapist from families wondering what the right things is to say and do. DBT is so comprehensive, and adult DBT doesn’t always include the family. Loving someone who is experiencing extreme emotional distress is a unique and trying experience. My passion is teaching DBT. I am excited to be expanding my practice to target the family and relationships with DBT Skills. This format will allow mutual support to people living similar experiences. This group is my next step in promoting healthy families and healthy people who love DBT Skills.”