​Working under the clinical supervision of Dr. Victoria Gonzalez, Licensed Psychologist (PSY28016), Meghan is a fourth-year Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate at University of California, Santa Barbara. 

Meghan is passionate about using strength-based, culturally-sensitive approaches to meet her clients where they are. She has most recently spent the last year working at CALM, a community-based clinic focused on trauma prevention and treatment in youth and families. Additionally, she is a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT) with experience implementing this evidence-based practice to support parent-child relationships, especially with children experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. 

Meghan has also worked to implement mindfulness and positive parenting intervention programs within Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics to support caregivers in reducing stress for themselves and their children and increase positive parenting practices. 

It is important to Meghan that her clients feel truly understood and supported, and therefore she prioritizes being trauma-informed, gender- and sexuality-affirming, and culturally humble in her approach. She feels honored to create a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment while clients work to understand and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in pregnancy and postpartum life.

Education

• PhD candidate (4th year) Clinical Psychology, UC Santa Barbara
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology, UC Santa Barbara
  ​B.S. in Psychology, Santa Clara University 

Types of Therapy Provided
Meghan draws from a variety of evidence-based practices to support individuals and families, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Parent and Child Interactions, mindfulness, and other self-compassion and relaxation-focused tools.

Therapeutic Influences include Attachment theory, Person-Centered theory, Socioecological theory of development, Multicultural theories (i.e., Intersectionality, critical consciousness, liberation psychology)

Certifications and Training: 

• Certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy by PCIT International; 
• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care – Postpartum Support International