Megan Bleil LGPC, RDT

I work with anxiety that shows up as overthinking, worry, perfectionism, comparison, or feeling constantly on edge. I’m especially attuned to anxiety related to food and health, including food allergies, ARFID, autoimmune conditions, and the mental load of managing safety. My approach helps clients reduce fear, challenge cognitive distortions, and build regulation and confidence while honoring real medical needs.

I support individuals struggling with self-esteem shaped by shame, guilt, comparison, or long-standing “not enough” narratives. In therapy, we explore where these beliefs came from, notice strengths that have been minimized, and build a more compassionate and accurate sense of self. This work supports confidence, self-trust, and meaningful change without pressure to be someone else.

I’m passionate about working with women, including mothers, navigating burnout, emotional labor, identity shifts, and relationship stress. Many women feel overwhelmed by roles and expectations, with little space for themselves. Therapy focuses on grounding, boundaries, self-understanding, and empowerment, supporting women in reconnecting with their needs and values while navigating daily responsibilities.

As a registered drama therapist, I integrate expressive and experiential approaches when helpful. This may include storytelling, role exploration, imagination, or embodied exercises. Expressive work offers ways to access emotions and insights beyond words alone and is always adapted to comfort level, age, and goals. No artistic or performance experience is required.

I take a holistic, mind–body approach to therapy, looking beyond a single symptom or diagnosis. I consider how emotional experiences, physical health, stress, relationships, and the nervous system intersect. This perspective supports sustainable change by addressing the whole person and creating conditions for regulation, balance, and growth.

Narrative therapy is central to my work. I help clients explore the stories they’ve learned to tell about themselves, understand how those narratives formed, and expand them to include strengths and new possibilities. This approach supports insight, self-compassion, and empowerment, helping clients feel more agency in how they understand themselves and their lives.