- 20 years experience
- LICSW
- Hospice and end-of-life
About Meagan
Dr. Meagan Monteiro is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 20 years of experience. She offers a calm, practical approach that helps people take the next steps when life feels overwhelming. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at finding workable solutions rather than getting stuck on problems.
Over two decades she has worked in hospitals, schools, homeless and domestic violence shelters, military settings, and in people’s homes. That range of settings means she has seen many different life challenges and practical barriers to care. She draws on that experience when helping people sort through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting issues, and changes that come with aging.
Her work includes supporting people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and questions about identity and LGBT concerns. She also helps with career stress, self-esteem, anger, and feelings of isolation. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, fertility and immigration challenges, and end-of-life and hospice-related concerns.
Clinically she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. These approaches are used to set clear goals, build practical skills, and support steps toward change. Sessions are described as relaxed and solution-focused, with attention to what will make life more manageable.
People interested in starting are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule. The process includes a short questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.
Over two decades she has worked in hospitals, schools, homeless and domestic violence shelters, military settings, and in people’s homes. That range of settings means she has seen many different life challenges and practical barriers to care. She draws on that experience when helping people sort through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting issues, and changes that come with aging.
Her work includes supporting people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, and questions about identity and LGBT concerns. She also helps with career stress, self-esteem, anger, and feelings of isolation. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, fertility and immigration challenges, and end-of-life and hospice-related concerns.
Clinically she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions. These approaches are used to set clear goals, build practical skills, and support steps toward change. Sessions are described as relaxed and solution-focused, with attention to what will make life more manageable.
People interested in starting are encouraged to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule. The process includes a short questionnaire and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
How her approaches work in online sessions
Dr. Meagan Monteiro uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then practices small changes that lead to better moods and functioning. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify what matters to a person and to build motivation for change in areas like substance use or health behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and next steps, helping people identify concrete actions that move them toward their goals.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust the plan over time. The aim is to match techniques to what the client needs and prefers, not to use a fixed formula.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the currently offered session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and let sessions happen during breaks or between commitments. Online sessions can also make it simpler to continue care while managing caregiving duties, work demands, or mobility limits. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques effectively in a remote setting, focusing on goal setting, skill practice, and regular check-ins to track progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, trauma, parenting questions, and issues related to aging and end-of-life care.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a relaxed, solution-focused style. Sessions aim to set clear goals, build practical skills, and identify small steps that lead to change.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 20 years of experience working in hospitals, schools, shelters, military settings, and in homes, which informs her practical problem-solving approach.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as an MA LICSW and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing 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 this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.