Megan Maxwell

(she/her) Counseling Intern
Family and Relationship Therapy

Waitlisted   
OHP, Providence, or direct payment ($50/session)

Megan (she/they) understands that life is multi-faceted. She considers the impact that societal and cultural disposition can have on individuals and families. Megan  individualizes the counseling experience based on client needs, integrating interpersonal, cognitive, and neurobiological strategies to support growth and healing. Megan believes that the relationship between client and counselor is paramount to the therapeutic journey. She applies this principle to individual, family, child, and relationship counseling. Megan builds a space for a client to define their values and vision, supporting the course towards alignment between intention, thought, and action.

Megan takes a neurodivergence-affirming approach in her practice, and has additional training and experience in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Megan has been working from a relational lens first as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (2004-2025), and now as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Professional Counselor Associate, with specialized training in infant-toddler mental health, early childhood development, grief and loss, and relationship dynamics with a focus on LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and ENM relationships. Megan earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University, and recently earned a certificate in Infant Toddler Mental Health. Megan has specialized training in Child Centered Play Therapy and frequently attends continuing education events to further her practice in this area. She is additionally working on becoming trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and offers CPP sessions for children and their caregivers.

Megan has a rich life outside of work time, where she explores the many food options in the Portland area, sings karaoke, and fosters relationships with her partner, child, friends, and dogs.