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Megan Prior, LCPC

Compassionate LCPC guiding healing and growth
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Evidence-based methods
  • Illinois-based therapist

About Megan Prior

Megan Prior is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 10 years of experience in the mental health field, offering steady support for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, attachment difficulties, and trauma exposure. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy and practical guidance, combining resources, coping strategies, and interventions to help clients move through challenging moments and toward personal goals.

Megan draws from a broad range of therapeutic methods and adapts them to each person's needs, integrating approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, mindfulness-based work, psychodynamic and narrative techniques, somatic approaches, and trauma-focused interventions. This flexible orientation allows her to match techniques to the unique concerns and strengths of each client.

Known for a supportive, engaging, and compassionate style, Megan aims to walk alongside clients through the counseling process, offering hope and practical tools for coping with life changes, grief, parenting challenges, anger and compassion fatigue, intimacy and relationship issues, ADHD, career concerns, and more. She provides care in English and practices in Illinois, inviting people to consider therapy when they are ready to make a change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Megan Prior have?

Megan Prior has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Megan Prior a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details are IL LCPC 180.013080.

In which languages does Megan Prior provide therapy?

Megan Prior provides therapy in English.

Where is Megan Prior located?

Megan Prior is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Megan Prior as my therapist?

You can work with Megan Prior through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Megan Prior work with international clients?

Megan Prior does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Megan Prior cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether remote therapy can genuinely help. For common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, online therapy can be an effective option that offers comparable benefit to traditional in-person sessions for many individuals.



One key advantage is flexibility - therapy can be accessed in the format that fits daily life, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to keep appointments, integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule, and maintain continuity during life changes.



Licensed professionals deliver care through these remote formats, and clients can change therapists if they want a different fit. For people weighing their options, online therapy can provide a practical, accessible route to support from trained therapists while accommodating varied preferences and routines.

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