Megan Foley, LCSW
Licensed in Virginia · 12 years in practice
Megan Foley is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904007891 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1427398692 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
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About Megan
Megan Foley is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or major life changes. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at giving practical skills that make daily life easier.
With 12 years of clinical experience, Megan focuses on building clearer communication and stronger coping strategies. She supports people managing compassion fatigue and those facing health-related challenges or aging concerns.
Background and approach
Her background includes years working in dialysis social work, which shaped her understanding of chronic illness and end-of-life issues. Megan pays close attention to each person’s goals and strengths. Sessions often include skill-building for panic or social anxiety, ways to handle workplace stress, and steps toward greater self-love and purpose.
She keeps explanations simple and offers tools that can be used between sessions. People come to her for help with divorce or separation, family problems, forgiveness, and the strain of long-term health conditions. She also addresses seasonal mood changes and women’s issues in a practical way.
The focus is on small, doable changes that add up over time. Therapy with Megan blends experience and a collaborative attitude. She invites clients to set the pace and to try approaches that fit their lives.
The goal is clearer thinking, steadier coping, and more confidence navigating life’s ups and downs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Megan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Megan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping skills and clearer thinking. One common approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative, more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is useful for panic, social anxiety, and depression.She also uses skill-based work to build emotional regulation and communication. These practices teach short exercises to manage intense emotions, improve how someone talks about needs, and reduce conflict with others. That approach is helpful for workplace stress, family problems, and improving self-esteem.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Megan will discuss options, try approaches that fit a person’s needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses. The aim is to find what helps most for the client’s goals.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction from different locations. Phone sessions work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in with brief updates or quick skill practice between sessions. These formats help therapy fit into busy schedules and varied routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
Megan works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on chronic pain and illness, aging issues, workplace stress, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is her therapy approach like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, emphasizing skills people can use between meetings. The work centers on communication, coping strategies, and exploring personal purpose.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience and brings years of prior work as a dialysis social worker to her practice. That background informs how she supports people with chronic health concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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