About Me

Megan Ethridge, MA, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR

Hi, I’m Megan.

I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California.

I became a therapist after losing a family member who struggled with mental health challenges and never received the help she needed. That loss, along with my own childhood trauma and a lifelong curiosity about human psychology — how we learn, develop, and heal — drew me to pursue my master's degree some years after getting my BA in psychology.

I also learned very early on, through my involvement in the arts, that being able to express and release my emotions while feeling safe was a lifesaving tool for me. It taught me firsthand the value of allowing myself to feel my feelings and give them room for expression and release, and it informs the way I work today.

This work is deeply meaningful to me, and I aim to show up authentically so you can too. Together, we'll work toward reconnecting you with your ability to feel safe — safe enough to laugh, to cry, and to honor the fullness of who you are, so you can live the life you desire.

Education, Experience & Training

  • Master’s in Counseling, Palo Alto University

  • Bachelors of Arts in psychology, Hunter College

  • Primary Therapist in Substance Use and Mental Health treatment centers, including specializing in serving  the LGBTQIA community.

  • Therapist in community mental health facility working with adolescents and their parents both in school settings and in private settings.

  • EMDR trained by The Institute for Creative Mindfulness.

  • Completed trainings in IFS, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvalgal, trauma and Psychodynamic theory.