Meet Megan Bolger (She/Her)

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and how I can support you on your therapy journey. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina, my goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves, better understand their experiences, and find ways to move forward that feel authentic to who they are.

My Personal Journey

Like many of the people I work with, my relationship with trauma and neurodivergence is unique to my own experiences. I was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at just six years old, which came alongside a number of other challenges, including OCD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. Growing up, I went through what felt like a revolving door of medications and treatment approaches throughout childhood and adolescence before finding what worked for me.

Those experiences shaped how I understand mental health, the challenges of navigating a world that doesn't always understand you, and how overwhelming it can feel to find the right support. They also taught me how important it is to feel heard, understood, and empowered to advocate for yourself. I know firsthand that the journey isn't always straightforward, and that finding what works for you can make a meaningful difference.

Growing up in a neurodivergent home with a chronically ill sibling further taught me about the stress, uncertainty, and complexity families can experience. These personal experiences, alongside my professional background, have shaped my passion for helping others understand themselves, work through trauma, and build lives that feel more aligned with who they are.

Fun Facts About Me!

• I have three rescue animals: a dog and two cats!

• My first career was working in television and film in Los Angeles.

• I've traveled to over 13 countries.

• I grew up in Philly!

My Counseling Background

I have experience supporting individuals across a wide range of mental health needs in community, outpatient, residential, and crisis settings. My early work in a residential program involved providing individual therapy, parenting support, and trauma-processing groups for women recovering from substance use while working toward reunification with their children.

Throughout my career, I've supported clients in exploring the roots of their trauma, understanding their neurodivergence, unmasking, and navigating life's challenges. My clinical experience includes working with individuals and families experiencing complex trauma, ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, substance use, and other mental health concerns.

I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), while tailoring treatment to each person's needs and goals.

Who I Support

I welcome people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. In a safe, affirming virtual space, I support adults navigating trauma, ADHD, Autism, mood disorders, cultural trauma, grief, major life transitions, and more.

If you constantly question your feelings, put others first at your own expense, feel exhausted from trying to fit in, or find yourself stuck in patterns you don't fully understand, I want you to know this: You are not broken, and you are not alone.

You don't have to prove that your struggles are difficult enough to deserve support. You deserve the opportunity to understand yourself, explore your experiences, and discover what helps you thrive.

My Approach

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. I offer flexible, trauma-informed care tailored to your unique story, goals, and pace. Whether you're healing from past wounds, navigating present challenges, exploring your neurodivergence, or trying to understand why you respond to the world the way you do, you deserve support that meets you where you are.

I believe therapy should go beyond simply managing symptoms. Together, we explore the why behind your experiences, recognizing how trauma, relationships, neurodivergence, and life experiences can shape the way you see yourself and move through the world.

Therapy with me is:

• Collaborative: We work together as partners, honoring your expertise in your own life.

• Gentle and compassionate: You don't need to have the perfect words or know where to begin.

• Holistic: We consider the connections between your mind, body, emotions, and lived experiences.

• Neurodiversity-affirming: We explore your strengths and challenges without treating differences in how your brain works as personal failures.

• Trauma-informed: We prioritize safety, curiosity, and understanding rather than judgment.

• Individualized: We find strategies that work with your brain, your needs, and your life—not against them.

My goal isn't to change who you are or help you fit into someone else's expectations. It's to help you better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and build a life that feels more authentic, manageable, and meaningful to you.