- CBT techniques
- Workplace and family issues
- Anger management skills
About Megan
Megan Paolino is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience. She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, anger, and depression.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking that feed anger and anxiety. Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can try between meetings, such as small behavior changes and clearer communication strategies.
Megan works to make conversations direct and nonjudgmental. She encourages clients to name what frustrates them and to try ways of responding that reduce escalation. The work includes noticing triggers, testing new responses, and reviewing what helped or didn't help.
She also addresses related concerns like body image, guilt, impulsivity, social anxiety, and workplace stress. Those topics are seen as connected to how someone experiences anger or ongoing worry. The therapist helps people sort through practical problems and the emotions tied to them.
Getting started involves a brief matching process and scheduling a first session. Megan asks about current struggles and goals, then suggests an initial plan that fits the person's needs. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
CBT approaches and working online
Megan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core approach. CBT looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and practice different responses to reduce anger and anxiety.In sessions she may use simple behavior experiments and communication practice. Those tools help with workplace frustration, relationship tension, and repeated outbursts. The focus is on small, testable steps clients can use between meetings to see what changes how they react.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then decide together what methods to try. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust tactics if something does not fit.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the provided biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove the need to travel to an office. Ask about the specific session types offered when you schedule so you know what to expect.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, anger, and depression, plus related areas like body image and workplace issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical methods centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on thoughts and behaviors that maintain anger and anxiety.
How much experience does she have?
Megan has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.