Megan Navratil , LPC

Megan Navratil approaches counseling with a hopeful message at the forefront - she often echoes the belief that "At any given moment you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end." She brings a warm, empathetic style to work with individuals facing depression and anxiety, and she emphasizes building a trusting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.

Megan has a background supporting youth and young adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, depression, and autism spectrum disorders. She holds a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh and has 14 years of experience in the field. She is credentialed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that denotes formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services.

Her clinical approach centers on cognitive behavioral therapy, a present-focused, goal-oriented talking therapy that helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses solution-focused techniques and practical strategies for building self esteem, setting goals, practicing positive self-talk, improving problem solving, and strengthening confidence and self-worth.

In addition to therapeutic work, Megan provides executive coaching and career counseling aimed at professional development goals such as career transition, communication, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and managing career and personal change. She also works with couples on relationship and marital concerns, focusing on improving communication, clarifying emotional needs, setting shared goals, and learning problem solving and compromise skills.

Megan views therapy as a constructive investment and is committed to supporting individuals, couples, and professionals as they pursue meaningful change and greater well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Megan frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a structured talking approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to address symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. She also applies solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on practical steps and strengths to generate quick, achievable progress toward specific goals. In some cases she integrates executive coaching and career counseling to target professional development, communication skills, and transitions in the workplace.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Megan collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt techniques and set realistic objectives so therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular appointments, balance work and family demands, and access licensed professionals from varied locations, while allowing therapists to tailor communication styles to each client.