About Me.
Hi! I’m Megan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering mental health counseling both virtually and in-person in Oklahoma, and virtually in Vermont. I’m the owner of Gift of Grit Counseling, a proud Oklahoman, a wife, and a mom to one child earthside and four souls in Heaven. I love memes, dark humor, and a good romance novel that doesn’t make me think too hard. Chips and salsa are my love language, and if it were ethical to accept them as payment for therapy, I’d be all in!
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I'm a forever learner (Can All The Type A Perfectionistic Older Daughters Please Stand Up?), so I'm almost always reading another nerdy therapy book. If you'd like me to email you my reading list of all the self-help/therapy books I recommend, click here. I promise that I don't send emails very often because I'm not that organized or computer savvy. Your inbox is safe from me, because I can't figure out email marketing to save my life.
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I specialize in childhood trauma, anxiety, and grief, particularly the grief of bereaved parents. I've personally experienced miscarriage and infant loss, and while I may not understand everything you're going through, I can definitely say that I 'see' you and I hear you. Having walked through those painful times, I know the depth of those waters and I’m here to help you navigate them, too.
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I also love working with highly sensitive people and late diagnosed neurodivergent women. (Hello, hi, I'm an ADHDer and HSP myself).​​
At home, I live in Guthrie with my husband, our adorable kiddo, and our cat, Ember. Ember occasionally makes guest appearances in my sessions, so I’ve included her photo because, honestly, she’s my unofficial co-therapist! When I’m not working, I enjoy gardening (though I inevitably forget to water mid-July), exercising with my girl, @growwithjo, going on walks, and watching cleaning/organizing videos on YouTube to procrastinate doing the actual chores in my own house (Ha!).
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My therapy style? Think humorous with a dash of sarcasm, direct when needed, with actual helpful tools and skills, but always warm and real. I believe therapy should be not only effective but also enjoyable. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel heard and where you’ll see real progress.
Here's What I Believe About People, Therapy, And How Real Change Happens:
Education
2011-2015
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
University of Oklahoma
2015-2016
Master of Social Work
University of Oklahoma
2018-2020
2021-2023
EMDR Certified Therapist™
Coming Soon January 2025!
I obtained clinical licensure (the ability to practice independently) in 2018, after a 500 hour internship, a 4000 hour clinical hour supervisory period, and 100+ hours of clinical supervision.
National Certification as a TF-CBT Therapist in 2019
Became a Board Approved Supervisor for Clinical Licensure for LMSWs across Oklahoma
CAMS-Trained Status Obtained
Worked in crisis evaluations for approximately 3 years
Opened Gift of Grit Counseling 2022, and went full time in August 2023.
Obtained EMDR Basic Training in 2022
EMDR Certification is an option that many therapists have wanted because of Managed Care concerns and hospital privileges. The EMDR Certification model is patterned after the certification models of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAFMT) Approved Supervisor training. It is voluntary and requires 20+ hours of consultation and 50+ hours of EMDR therapy sessions in vivo.
My Values: A Foundation for Healing Together
At the heart of my practice is the belief that we heal in the context of relationships. We aren’t meant to carry our pain alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported—a place where even the things you can’t talk about anywhere else can finally be shared.
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Healing with a Trauma Therapist Who Understands
I believe in your resilience and your right to self-determination. Everything you need to heal is already within you. Together, we’ll uncover that strength, making room for growth and transformation.
Inspired by Angela Duckworth’s definition of grit, I named my practice Gift of Grit Counseling because I believe the hardest moments in life can shape us into our most resilient selves. Duckworth defines grit as “having what some researchers call an ‘ultimate concern’—a goal you care about so much that it organizes and gives meaning to almost everything you do. And grit is holding steadfast to that goal. Even when you fall down. Even when you screw up. Even when progress toward that goal is halting or slow.” With time and space, these experiences often reveal growth we never imagined—even moments of gratitude for the person they helped us become.
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Understanding and Befriending Your Nervous System
I also believe your nervous system is an incredible, finely tuned machine that’s always trying to protect you—even when it responds with fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or panic. These reactions aren’t signs of failure but signals that your body is working hard to keep you safe. As a trauma therapist, I specialize in helping you understand and befriend your nervous system, creating safety in your body. Whether it’s through art therapy, movement, EMDR, inner child work, or other methods tailored to your needs, we’ll explore ways to bring comfort and connection to your inner world.
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Authenticity, Honesty, and Compassion in Every Session
In our sessions, what you see is what you get. I bring my full, authentic self into the room—humor, honesty, compassion, and all—because I know change happens when we feel free to be ourselves. You can count on me to hold space for your story, gently challenge you when needed, and walk alongside you as we explore new ways of seeing your past, present, and future.
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All of You is Welcome Here
My office is a place where you and your story are fully accepted. Whatever you bring into the room—your joys, struggles, doubts, fears—it belongs here. Whether it’s your sex life, religious questions, political concerns, or feelings of disconnection in a complex world, there’s no topic too big or too small.
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Start Your Healing Journey Today
You don’t have to do this alone. Together, we’ll create the connection and clarity needed for the healing you deserve.