Megan McCarter Cates is a compassionate counselor with credentials as an LPC and MHSP, dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate their challenges. She believes that everyone has the innate ability to transform hardships into evidence of their own strength and resilience, provided they possess the courage to seek and accept help. Megan emphasizes that there is no shame in reaching out for a therapist’s guidance when life's complexities become overwhelming. She respects each person's unique story and the courage it requires to embark on the journey of overcoming life’s obstacles. With a focus on trauma, grief, and anxiety, Megan employs various therapy modalities, including Trauma-Focused, Humanistic, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to craft interventions that align with her clients' core values. Her extensive experience includes aiding recovery from child abuse, domestic and sexual violence, as well as managing issues related to depression, family dynamics, workplace stress, grief, and self-esteem. Through her holistic and solution-focused approach, Megan is committed to helping clients uncover the hope that resides within.