Megan Gray

Therapist

LCPC, LPC, NCC, CCMHC

Welcome to Bethesda Therapy! I’m Megan Gray, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in understanding and empathy, ensuring a safe and supportive space for your mental health journey.

Empowering Your Journey

In my role as a psychotherapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of therapy. Our journey together will be a deep dive into your unique narrative, addressing the nuances of mental health symptoms and their impact on your life. We’ll tackle everything from anxiety and mood fluctuations to intricate relationship dynamics.

My aim is to empower you, fostering resilience and helping you enact meaningful, lasting changes in your life. This collaborative process is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring a path to wellness that resonates with your personal experiences and goals.

Professional Background

My educational path includes a Masters of Art in Community Counseling from Marymount University, complemented by a BA in Theatre Studies and Art from Guilford College. This blend of counseling expertise and artistic insight informs my therapeutic practice, allowing me to approach each session with a unique blend of creativity and empathy.

My background equips me to address a spectrum of mental health concerns with a fresh, dynamic perspective, ensuring that therapy is not just effective but also engaging and deeply attuned to your personal journey.

Megan Gray Is Licensed to Serve Clients in Maryland, and Is In-Network with Cigna, Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) & Carefirst.

Maryland Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC, License #LC8700)
Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, License #0701006972)

Areas of Focus:

Mental Health Across Lifespan: Adolescents to adults, including serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health: Focused care for new mothers, including challenges like postpartum OCD.
Trauma-Informed and Neurodiversity-Affirming: An approach that respects and understands the unique experiences of each individual.

Therapeutic Techniques:

ACT, CBT, DBT: Utilizing a range of modalities for a tailored approach.
Internal Family Systems: Exploring parts-work for a comprehensive understanding of self.
Bottom-Up Processing: Focusing on building from fundamental emotional experiences.

Credentials & Training:

MA in Community Counseling, Marymount University (2011)
BA in Theatre Studies and Art, Guilford College (2005)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, #LC8700
Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, #0701006972
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional

Megan Specializes in:

Anxiety and Mood Disorders
Cognitive Distortions and Behavioral Patterns
Relationship Dynamics
Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Neurodiversity and Trauma-Informed Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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