Meghan Corkill, LCPC, LMHC
21-year licensed counselor supporting growth and healing
- Trauma and addiction expertise
- School and family support
- Compassionate individualized care
About Meghan Corkill
Meghan Corkill is a licensed counselor with 21 years of professional experience, practicing in both Illinois and Iowa. She has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic situations, adapting her approach to meet each person's specific goals and circumstances.
Throughout her career she has supported clients dealing with mood and personality disorders, stress, anxiety including panic, depression, substance use and intimacy-related addictions, and trauma and abuse. She is certified in advanced addictions work and brings experience in school counseling, collaborating with schools to assist students, parents, and educational planning needs such as IEP and 504 processes.
Meghan holds LCPC and LMHC credentials, which are professional licenses that authorize her to practice clinical counseling. She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring both conversation and treatment plans to each individual's needs. Acknowledging that starting therapy takes courage, she aims to support clients through the first steps and throughout their work toward clearer goals and coping strategies.
Throughout her career she has supported clients dealing with mood and personality disorders, stress, anxiety including panic, depression, substance use and intimacy-related addictions, and trauma and abuse. She is certified in advanced addictions work and brings experience in school counseling, collaborating with schools to assist students, parents, and educational planning needs such as IEP and 504 processes.
Meghan holds LCPC and LMHC credentials, which are professional licenses that authorize her to practice clinical counseling. She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring both conversation and treatment plans to each individual's needs. Acknowledging that starting therapy takes courage, she aims to support clients through the first steps and throughout their work toward clearer goals and coping strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Meghan Corkill have?
Meghan Corkill has 21 years of professional experience in counseling.
Is Meghan Corkill a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials. License details: IL LCPC 180008961, IA LMHC 121290. These credentials are professional licenses that authorize practice as a clinical counselor.
In which languages does Meghan Corkill provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Meghan Corkill located?
Meghan Corkill is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Meghan Corkill as my therapist?
You can work with Meghan Corkill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Meghan Corkill work with international clients?
Meghan Corkill does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Meghan Corkill 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the 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.
Approaches for Online Care and Practical Benefits
Meghan integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work - it helps when someone needs a collaborative space to explore feelings and goals. CBT teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors, which can be helpful for crisis-prone situations and emotion regulation challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Meghan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online therapy with Meghan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.