Megan Hines, LPC
Licensed counselor focused on trauma and recovery
- DBT and CBT trained
- Trauma and addictions
- Works with international clients
About Megan Hines
Megan Hines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia who brings a depth of clinical experience to work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a range of mood and behavioral challenges. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a concentration in Crisis and Trauma - a doctoral degree focused on training counselors and supervising clinical work in crisis and trauma-informed care. Her background includes both inpatient hospital work and outpatient community mental health, and she has provided individual and group counseling as well as services in Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
Megan integrates evidence-based approaches, drawing primarily from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients build practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing harmful behaviors, and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns. She has completed a two-year intensive training in DBT, which complements her work with clients who experience complex emotional and behavioral concerns, including substance use. Her practice emphasizes teaching skills and techniques in ways that support self-empowerment and the development of a meaningful, sustainable life.
Megan approaches each person with a supportive, skill-focused stance, offering guidance for coping with life transitions, grief, intimacy issues, anger, ADHD, and other challenges. She aims to collaborate with clients to identify goals, practice strategies that fit day-to-day life, and foster resilience over time.
Megan integrates evidence-based approaches, drawing primarily from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients build practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing harmful behaviors, and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns. She has completed a two-year intensive training in DBT, which complements her work with clients who experience complex emotional and behavioral concerns, including substance use. Her practice emphasizes teaching skills and techniques in ways that support self-empowerment and the development of a meaningful, sustainable life.
Megan approaches each person with a supportive, skill-focused stance, offering guidance for coping with life transitions, grief, intimacy issues, anger, ADHD, and other challenges. She aims to collaborate with clients to identify goals, practice strategies that fit day-to-day life, and foster resilience over time.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Megan Hines have?
Megan Hines has 10 years of experience.
Is Megan Hines a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: VA LPC 0701006043.
In which languages does Megan Hines provide therapy?
English.
Where is Megan Hines located?
Virginia.
How can I work with Megan Hines as my therapist?
You can work with Megan Hines through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Megan Hines work with international clients?
Yes, Megan Hines works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Megan Hines cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Megan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; CBT is effective for issues like anxiety, depression, panic, and problems with mood regulation. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a skills-based approach that teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to manage intense emotions and reduce self-harming or impulsive behaviors. When appropriate, elements of Mindfulness Therapy are woven into sessions to promote present-moment awareness and stress reduction.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic collaboration. Megan works with each person to explore goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then tailors techniques and pacing so the approach fits the client’s needs and life circumstances. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that align with their schedules and comfort, supporting continuity of care and skill practice between sessions.