- Family concerns
- Grief support
- Coping skills
About Megan
Megan Shaffer is an LISW who helps people through family challenges, grief, and major life changes. She offers a calm, straightforward way of working that focuses on what matters to each person. Her approach is collaborative and centered on the clients needs and values.
She aims to make sessions feel practical and down to earth. Megan listens closely and helps people name what feels most urgent. From there she and the client set small, realistic steps to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process strong emotions and respond differently in difficult situations. That can mean learning ways to cope after a loss, managing conflict in family relationships, or adjusting to a major life transition.
Over 15 years of practice have shaped a flexible, person-centered style. Megan prioritizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients guide the pace and focus of therapy. She emphasizes skills that can be used between sessions to support steady progress.
Megan practices in Ohio as an LISW, and she conducts sessions in English. If youre considering therapy for grief or family stress, she can help you map out a path forward and try approaches that fit your life.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online care
Many of Megans methods come from established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotions, relationships, and coping. One approach she uses helps people name and process strong emotions after a loss, guiding them through practical steps to manage grief and rebuild routines. Another approach emphasizes improving interactions and communication within families, teaching strategies to reduce conflict and support clearer conversations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Megan collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. She checks in about what is or isnt working and adjusts the plan as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. Different ways of meeting can also help when bandwidth or camera use is a concern, but the therapist will confirm what formats are available and what will best meet your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Megan focuses on family concerns, grief, and coping with major life changes. She helps clients manage emotions and practical fallout from these situations.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, with a calm, grounded approach. She listens first and works with clients to set practical steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through transitions and loss.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LISW and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.