Megan Prior, LCPC

LCPC providing compassionate, practical therapy

Trauma informed care
Attachment focused work
Evidence based techniques

About Megan Prior

Megan Prior is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She approaches therapy with warmth and practical support, offering resources and strategies to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, attachment difficulties, trauma exposure, grief, and related life changes. She has extensive experience supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and works with a broad range of concerns including anger, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD.

Her style is engaging and compassionate, focused on walking alongside clients as they identify goals and develop workable coping skills. She adapts theoretical approaches to fit each person’s needs, drawing on evidence-informed methods and an eclectic framework rather than a single rigid model. In sessions she offers practical interventions, psychoeducation, and collaborative problem-solving to promote resilience and meaningful change.

Megan emphasizes hope and healing while helping clients build tools to manage current challenges and plan for the future. As a licensed practitioner in Illinois, she blends clinical training with a client-centered stance to support each person in meeting their therapeutic goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Megan Prior have?

Megan Prior has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Megan Prior a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential. License details: IL LCPC 180.013080.

In which languages does Megan Prior provide therapy?

Megan Prior provides therapy in English.

Where is Megan Prior located?

Megan Prior is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Megan Prior as my therapist?

You can work with Megan Prior through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Megan Prior work with international clients?

Megan Prior does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Megan Prior 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to meaningful action while learning to accept difficult internal experiences. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where shifting perspective and building valued-driven habits can help. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. This approach can support work on relationship issues, attachment difficulties, parenting concerns, and healing from relational trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical, skills-based strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is helpful for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.

Megan uses these approaches flexibly and collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She views finding the right therapeutic method as a shared process and adjusts techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Megan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility and access. These modalities make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, stay connected during life transitions, and maintain consistency in care while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to each individual.

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