- Warm and direct
- Goal focused
- Strengths oriented
About Megan
Megan Balcarczyk is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and parenting strain. She writes in a straightforward way and aims to create a respectful, honest counseling relationship. Her approach is warm and direct and meant to help people find usable steps forward.
Megan earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She has six years of counseling experience and has supported people dealing with substance use, mood and personality challenges, and trauma-related concerns. She emphasizes listening first and tailoring the work to each person’s situation.
Her style blends empathy with clear feedback and accountability. She encourages clients to speak up when something isn’t working and to practice advocating for their needs. Sessions include teaching practical skills alongside conversations about where problems began and how they affect everyday life.
Megan often uses Client-Centered ideas to follow what the client wants to focus on, Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change, and Solution-Focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. She aims to help people notice what already works and build on those strengths.
If someone is nervous about starting therapy, she acknowledges that asking for help takes courage and treats that step as important. The goal is to give tools to improve areas that feel stuck and to reinforce what’s already going well.
How Megan's Approaches Translate to Online Work
Megan draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape her sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means she follows what matters most to the person in front of her and offers empathy and reflection to clarify concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change; it focuses on strengths and building the reasons for making a change. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and specific goals that can be tried between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Megan discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as the work progresses. She aims to keep the work collaborative so clients feel involved in deciding what techniques fit best for their situation.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also help people try skill-building exercises and goal setting in the context of their actual routines. A licensed professional will work with you to match approach, pacing, and session length to your needs so therapy supports everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Megan works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and many related issues. She also supports people coping with parenting stress, relationship strain, and career frustration.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes warmth with honest feedback and accountability. She encourages clients to be direct about what does or does not help.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and has six years of counseling experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, practicing in New York.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.