Megan O’Gara, LLMSW-Clinical, CCTP
Trauma Psychotherapist
It feels like you’re always striving to meet everyone else’s expectations, putting their needs before your own, hoping that will somehow make you feel useful and worthy. Yet, deep down, it never feels like it's enough, and you’re left feeling drained and disconnected. You keep getting intrusive reminders about the past, causing you to feel simultaneously on edge and trapped in your own body. These old wounds keep creeping into your present relationships and how you connect with others, leaving you with that nagging sense that you don't fully belong or deserve love as you are.
The truth is, you are lovable, just as you are. You deserve to be seen, valued, and treated with kindness - especially by yourself. Therapy can help you gently understand the protective patterns and inner parts that developed to help you survive, heal from past wounds, and reconnect with the truth that you are enough. Rather than fighting against yourself, we’ll work toward building compassion and curiosity for every part of your experience. You deserve to show up for yourself, to stop carrying the weight of others’ expectations, and to build a life where you feel truly deserving of love and peace. You don’t have to keep trying to prove your worth - you are worthy. Let’s work together to help you believe that again.
My approach combines holistic practices with traditional therapy techniques to help you reconnect with both your mind and your body. We’ll explore how your nervous system, emotions, and inner parts hold your experiences and stories. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of what you’re going through, taking the time to dive into past experiences, body sensations, and emotions at a pace that feels right for you. We’ll learn to listen to your body’s signals and create safety from the inside out. You don’t have to rush this process.
Healing isn’t a straight line, and there will be moments of discomfort and setbacks. We’ll approach those challenges with compassion, knowing that it’s in these tough times where the most powerful growth happens. Through parts work and body-based awareness, we’ll help protective patterns soften while supporting wounded parts in feeling seen, heard, and cared for. I’ll be here, supporting you as you rediscover your power, rebuild your sense of control, and learn to honor your body’s wisdom. You deserve to love yourself the way you’ve always hoped to, and through this work, we’ll get you closer to that place of peace and self-compassion. You don’t have to do this alone - I’m with you every step of the way as you begin to invest in yourself and your future.
Megan O’Gara, LLMSW, CCTP (she/her) earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, as well as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Megan specializes in trauma work and utilizes a holistic approach to address challenges such as interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, body positivity, and navigating life transitions. Her therapeutic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and body-based therapies, mindfulness practices, and nervous system regulation strategies to foster a deep mind-body connection. Megan is also trained in anti-inflammatory lifestyle practices, lovingly offering clients the opportunity to learn, grow, and cultivate a deeper, more compassionate relationship with themselves. She is passionate about empowering individuals to heal from past wounds, reclaim their strength, and create a life of balance and fulfillment.
Populations Served: Teens 15+ & Adults of All Ages
Areas of Interest and Expertise:
PTSD/Trauma
Attachment Wounds
Anxiety
Depression
Codependency
People pleasing
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Grief & loss
Life Transitions
Stress Management
Self-compassion and self worth
Relationships to substance use
Body image
Mind-body connection
Mindfulness Practices
DBT
Flash Technique
Somatic Therapies
Nervous System Informed
Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna