Last edited 05/07/2025
Megan JonesLCSW
LCSW
She / Her / Hers
Accepting New Clients
Online in New Jersey and California
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderLiving with Anxiety, Millennial
Get To Know Me
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
Currently welcoming new clients, I am a trauma specialist who works with adults managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and PTSD. I offer a supportive space for those in various life stages, ranging from young adults stepping into independence, to parents juggling the joys and challenges of raising a family, to anyone looking to reclaim a sense of safety and balance in their daily lives. Whether it is learning how to calm your nervous system, reparent yourself, or simply figuring out how to keep some semblance of cool in an increasingly chaotic world, I am here to help.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
Trauma and stress teach us that the world is not safe. Therapy helps us remember that, even so, safety still exists. As a trauma specialist, I believe safety and connection are the cornerstones of wellbeing. It is close to impossible to feel joy, motivation, or calm if you do not feel safe, and as a therapist and social worker, my first priority is to help my clients tap into a felt-sense of safety that they can take with them outside of the therapy hour. I also believe in self-determination, and I strive to support my clients in figuring out what works for them.
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
While I manage heavy subjects, it's important to me that therapy not be a constant bummer. I want my clients to feel better in their day-to-day, to have moments of relief, laughter, and fun, & so we balance the heavy by honoring the light. Humor has as much a place in therapy as empathy and compassion.
Learn more about my:
Location
Online Therapy
Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyParenting issuesSubstance abuseTrauma
General Expertise
Relationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemMood disordersPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesStressWomen's issuesPeer Relationships
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesInternal Family Systems TherapySomatic TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| Individual Therapy: | $200 |
Professional Background
LicensureNew Jersey, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 44SC06158100California, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 100407
Training/CertificationsLevel 1: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Trauma
Education
Boston University School of Social Work, Master of Social Work, 2016 — Alongside by MSW, I earned a Certificate in the Treatment of Trauma, making trauma-focused care foundational to my approach.
Work HistoryI started work in the mental health field as a case manager for families in rural Appalachia back in 2012. While there, I witnessed the profound impact trauma has on children and families and realized that I wanted to work in a more therapeutic role. I sought out Boston University's social work graduate program specifically because it offered a specialization in trauma, something that continues to be under-taught on the graduate school level. Because of the specialized track, I had the opportunity to deepen my own understanding of how both stress and trauma impacts our day-to-day lives and learn methods of managing and relieving the symptoms most closely associated with it, like anxiety, panic, depression, and dissociation - zoning or checking out, feeling numb, distracted or simply not present.
Upon graduation in 2016, I used these skills working as a clinician for a mental health non-profits, serving people struggling with severe mental health symptoms, substance use, and complex histories of trauma. Eventually, I managed and led a team of mental health workers in an outpatient mental health and substance use program, training my team in compassionate, trauma-focused care.
Then COVID happened, and I became a mom. I had to switch gears, a little, and having the lived-experience of both becoming and just being a parent during stressful times, I also realized a passion for helping other parents who may be managing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and trauma while trying to create, support, and maintain loving relationships with their children.
My previous experience helped me learn how to apply my skills and training to a wide-range of needs, and now in my current practice, my work is rooted in forming a collaborative relationship focused on my clients' goals, building on strengths, and increasing their ability to savor moments of calm, peace, and joy. Together, we create a felt-sense of safety, perhaps exploring and processing the origins of their issues, while also building tools to manage and enjoy life in the here and now.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Megan Jones, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Megan Jones accepting new clients?
Yes, Megan Jones is accepting new clients for online therapy in New Jersey and California.
Does Megan Jones accept insurance?
Yes, Megan Jones accepts insurance, including Aetna.
What types of therapy does Megan Jones offer?
Megan Jones offers therapy for individuals.
Does Megan Jones offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in New Jersey and California can book Megan Jones for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Megan Jones offer online therapy?
Yes, Megan Jones offers online therapy via video sessions to people in New Jersey and California.
How quickly can I see Megan Jones?
Megan Jones typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Megan Jones speak?
Megan Jones conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Megan Jones online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Megan Jones online using Choosing Therapy’s directory.
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