After practicing in community mental health for 10 years I joined the Radical Healing community of providers in 2017. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and individualized. I seek to create a safe place where people can be heard, heal, and make sustainable changes.
I see adults and children 12 and up (younger kids on a case-by-case basis). In addition to treating general anxiety, depression, and stress my areas of specialty include:
-Gender identity exploration and transition for individuals, and/or education and support for parents and loved ones
-Trauma treatment for major traumatic events as well as chronic relational/attachment trauma
-Parenting support
-Adoption-related issues affecting children, adult adoptees, and adoptive parents
-Support and education for those who love someone experiencing mental illness, substance use difficulties, dementia or complicated aging
-Time management and habit change
-Women’s issues with a feminist lens
I use the following treatment modalities:
-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
-Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy informed (DBT)
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
-Internal Family Systems informed (IFS)
I also provide clinical supervision for LCSW Associates.
To schedule a virtual or in-person appointment or discuss treatment please contact me directly at meaganhpowlaslcsw@gmail.com or 919-360-9165 (voice and text).
What do you like most about clinical supervision?
I remember my MSW field placements well and love that I can take a turn supporting new clinicians. Serving as a supervisor allows me to share what I have learned and continue learning new things myself!
How would you describe your approach to clinical supervision?
I like to include many elements in supervision. Those include exploring the internal experience of being a new therapist, processing transference and countertransference, teaching concrete skills from different modalities, and encouraging fellows to develop compassion and acceptance for themselves and their clients.
What are 3 characteristics of a successful Fellow?
Self-compassion, independent motivation, and passion for the work.
How do you account for cultural and identity factors in clinical supervision?
We begin by noticing the identities of our clients that can marginalize or alienate them in therapy and in daily life. We skillfully acknowledge these identities and any differences between us and seek informed consent to work together. We continually listen with open minds and accept our clients’ truths. The same applies to the fellow/supervisor relationship.
Who has contributed most to your learning and development as a clinician?
Over the years I have learned from many supervisors in field placement and work settings. I’ve been supported by peers and therapists more experienced than myself in group supervision or peer supervision. I have attended training with experts in a variety of modalities. I carry their wisdom with me!