Megan Rakes LMHC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hello! I've been a licensed counselor in MA since 2013. I love helping people feel more peace, harmony, and humor in their lives.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

I enjoy working with adults (anyone over 18 years of age) that struggle with things like anxiety, depression, life transitions or events, work burnout, caregiving burnout, parenting, grief, or plain old existential dread.

My Background and Approach

Navigating life's journey can come with its share of challenges and transitions. I aim to provide a compassionate, supportive environment where individual adult clients (18+) can find balance, healing, and growth. I can help you to feel more balanced with your mood and intense emotions, help you to feel more self-aware, and more connected to your community and environment around you through talk therapy on a weekly or biweekly basis. Whether you are navigating the complexities of adulthood, parenthood, experiencing anxiety, depression, life trauma, dealing with substance abuse, or coping with grief, I am here to support you through your journey. My goal is to help you find your path to a healthier, more fulfilled life and to regain equilibrium through tailored therapeutic approaches.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that by helping people make small changes and by actively listening, people tend to feel better knowing that they are actively doing something to help solve their problem or stressors. Writing, talking, walking, dancing, or painting are good outlets for emotions. However, the positive change that can come from finding a good fit in a therapist can be even more helpful when a person is truly struggling with their mental health.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Humanistic Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Grief or Loss

Other Issues

  • Aging Concerns
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Family Conflict
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMHC, State of Massachusetts · #8936
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
17 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $180 - 200/session

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