- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Meagan
Dr. Meagan Monteiro is a LICSW - a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts - with 20 years of practice. She works with adults on common life problems like stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addiction, parenting strains and anger. She speaks English and has experience across many settings, so she can draw on practical ways to handle everyday pressure.
She has worked in hospitals, schools, homeless and domestic violence shelters, military settings and in people’s homes. That variety led to experience helping people facing depression, trauma, relationship conflict, caregiving stress and the challenges of blended or adoptive families. Her background includes work with veterans, prospective adoptive parents, birthparents, couples and older adults.
Her style is straightforward and solution focused. In sessions she uses tools grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often look at thinking patterns, small actionable steps and clear goals to reduce reactive responses and build different habits.
People come to her for help with anger that shows up at work, in close relationships, or as simmering resentment. Practical problem solving and short-term strategies are common in her approach. She also helps with longer term patterns like low self-esteem, impulsivity and coping with life changes.
Her work balances direct skill-building with collaborative planning. She guides people through concrete steps they can try between meetings and checks what is helping as therapy progresses.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Dr. Monteiro uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thought patterns that lead to unhelpful reactions. CBT often includes tracking thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to see what makes a difference.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen their own reasons for change. That method focuses on conversation that increases motivation and reduces resistance. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her approach too, emphasizing concrete steps and quick wins that build momentum.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and daily life. Together they set practical goals and check what helps over time.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people try strategies in real time and bring specific situations from daily life into the conversation.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, anger, parenting strains and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is relaxed and solution focused, using practical steps and goal-oriented work to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in hospitals, schools, shelters, military settings and in-home care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW based in Massachusetts and holds an MA and clinical social work licensure.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.