Megan Rafferty, LPCC
Experienced New Mexico counselor for life transitions
- Holistic client-centered care
- Trauma and relationship focus
- Thirty years experience
About Megan Rafferty
Megan Rafferty is a seasoned counselor based in New Mexico who brings three decades of experience to her therapeutic work. She has been licensed as a clinical mental health counselor in the state for the past 20 years and holds professional credentials including LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), M.Ed (Master of Education), and LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) which reflect training in counseling, education, and body-centered care. Her practice emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered, holistic stance that honors the mind, body, spirit, emotions, and behaviors as interconnected aspects of wellbeing.
Megan helps people explore emotional pain, manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and life transitions, and address relationship and family concerns. She has worked with adults, teens, children, parents, couples, and groups on issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy and attachment, parenting challenges, career difficulties, caregiving stress, and questions of life purpose and meaning. Her background also includes roles as a counselor, trainer, mediator, and professor, which inform a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy.
In sessions she attends to safety and pacing, creating space to examine patterns, identify barriers, and build skills for healthier functioning. Megan invites clients to stay curious about the thoughts and emotions that may be limiting growth and to discover practical strategies for greater balance and authenticity. She currently practices part-time and notes limits on availability for certain high-risk situations, so she encourages prospective clients to consider provider availability when seeking support.
Megan helps people explore emotional pain, manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and life transitions, and address relationship and family concerns. She has worked with adults, teens, children, parents, couples, and groups on issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy and attachment, parenting challenges, career difficulties, caregiving stress, and questions of life purpose and meaning. Her background also includes roles as a counselor, trainer, mediator, and professor, which inform a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy.
In sessions she attends to safety and pacing, creating space to examine patterns, identify barriers, and build skills for healthier functioning. Megan invites clients to stay curious about the thoughts and emotions that may be limiting growth and to discover practical strategies for greater balance and authenticity. She currently practices part-time and notes limits on availability for certain high-risk situations, so she encourages prospective clients to consider provider availability when seeking support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Megan Rafferty have?
Megan Rafferty has 30 years of experience in counseling and related roles.
Is Megan Rafferty a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPCC. License details: NM LPCC CCMH0082181.
In which languages does Megan Rafferty provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Megan Rafferty located?
She is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Megan Rafferty as my therapist?
You can work with Megan Rafferty through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Megan Rafferty work with international clients?
Megan Rafferty does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Megan Rafferty 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 with Megan Rafferty
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and expectations in close relationships. This approach helps people work through issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and intimacy-related concerns by exploring relationship history and building more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth. It supports people in strengthening self-esteem, clarifying values, and finding meaning as they navigate life changes such as grief, career transitions, or family shifts.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT helps build coping skills and problem-solving approaches for everyday challenges and specific symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Megan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to adapt techniques and pace so therapy feels manageable and relevant.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for fitting care into busy lives and for accessing a licensed professional from different locations. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and choose what feels most comfortable for each stage of work.