Megan Chilson, MS, Arlington, MA | Psychotherapist

About Megan Chilson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Life Transition

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Groups

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Megan Chilson

Megan Chilson helps adults and older adults throughout Massachusetts build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change in their mental health and daily lives. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy and group therapy in a supportive, affirming environment where clients can explore challenges, develop resilience, and work toward lasting wellness. Megan frequently works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, helping them navigate life’s difficulties with evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs. Megan is particularly passionate about supporting people facing complex emotional and behavioral health concerns that can significantly impact quality of life. She works with clients managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and challenges related to alcohol and drug use. Her approach focuses on understanding the whole person rather than just symptoms, helping clients uncover underlying patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and make sustainable progress toward recovery and personal growth. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in practical skill development. Megan incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients gain greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. While these approaches form an important part of her work, she also supports clients with a variety of additional mental health concerns and life transitions, adapting treatment to meet each individual’s goals and circumstances. Megan values creating a therapeutic space that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of diverse experiences and identities. She believes that healing is fostered through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and mutual respect.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Megan Chilson, MS also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

22 Mill St, Ste 4, Arlington, MA 02476

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

Education and training

UMass Boston, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1528918463

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Megan Chilson?

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Is Megan Chilson accepting new patients?

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What practice does Megan Chilson work with?

Megan Chilson works with LifeStance Health - Massachusetts.

Where is Megan Chilson's office located?

Megan Chilson has 2 office locations in Arlington, view full addresses on Megan Chilson's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Megan Chilson?

Megan Chilson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Megan Chilson on their profile.