About
I'm Megan Mitchell, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through life's challenges. My professional background includes community mental health, trauma treatment, clinical leadership, and working with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns.
I believe therapy is more than managing symptoms. It is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, explore the experiences and patterns that shape your life, and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized, integrating a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to meet each client's unique needs, strengths, and goals.
I recognize that seeking therapy can feel vulnerable and that meaningful growth isn't always easy. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. Together, we can work toward greater self-awareness, emotional well being, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Experience & Credentials
Education
I earned my Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University, with an emphasis in Children & Adolescents, and Neuropsychology. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Washington State University, with a minor in Human Development. My academic background provides a foundation in human behavior, psychological development, and individualized approaches to mental health treatment.
Clinical Experience & Community Involvement
My professional background includes community mental health, child and family therapy, trauma treatment, working with first responders, child forensic interviewing, substance use counseling, and victim advocacy. I previously served as the clinical director of a trauma crisis center and have experience providing clinical supervision to Master's level clinicians and expert witness testimony. I currently serve on the Chelan and Douglas Counties Regional Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team, providing support to first responders and community members following critical incidents. My community involvement has also included serving on the CISM board and volunteering as a Guardian ad Litem.
Licensure, Certifications & Specialized Training
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington State, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). My specialized training includes the Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies, along with training in therapeutic approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P), Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors, the Gottman Method, along with many others.