Meghan Luse (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Accepting Clients

I provide a safe, expert space for kids & adults to heal through EMDR, Sandplay, and attachment-based somatic therapy.

Therapist in South Barrington, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients are children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, chronic anxiety, and attachment wounds. You might feel "mostly fine" but carry a heavy, unseen weight, or you might feel completely overwhelmed by your nervous system. Whether seeking help for yourself or your child, you are welcome exactly as you are. Together, we will gently untangle the patterns keeping you stuck so you can experience a deep, lasting sense of relief.

My Background and Approach

As an LCPC with over 13 years of experience, I understand how exhausting it is to carry the weight of trauma. Throughout my career, including my time supervising clinical programs, I have always remained an active therapist. My background includes extensive work in crisis response, which is inherently stressful, as well as in the deeply complex world of adoption. As a result, I bring a highly grounded, steady presence to our sessions. I am comfortable sitting with you in the midst of overwhelming emotions, and I know how to safely navigate complicated family and attachment dynamics. Because trauma lives in the nervous system, I specialize in EMDR and experiential therapies. This means our work goes beyond standard talk therapy. We will collaborate to process stored memories and gently regulate your body's physical responses to stress. By moving at a comfortable pace, my goal is to help you or your child untangle old patterns and find a lasting sense of ease.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that every person, regardless of their background or financial situation, deserves access to high-quality, trauma-informed mental health care. This core belief is exactly why my practice is committed to accepting Medicaid. True community care means removing barriers to healing. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with clients from all walks of life including the LGBTQ+ community, diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and individuals across a wide spectrum of religious and political beliefs. In my office, you will never be judged for who you are, how you identify, or how you navigate the world. My focus is entirely on providing a genuinely safe, affirming, and expert space for you to heal.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Sandplay Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Depth Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Adoption Issues Attachment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $125 - 150/session

Info

Email Meghan
33 West Higgins Road
Suite 4060
South Barrington, IL 60010

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