Megan Howes, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Megan Howes

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Men's Mental Health Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Gender Affirming Counseling

Postpartum Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Structural Family Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Megan Howes

Megan Howes helps individuals, couples, and families across California navigate lifes challenges with warmth, expertise, and a commitment to fostering lasting change. She works with teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences and build healthier ways of coping. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns, Megan partners with her clients to help them move toward greater balance, resilience, and emotional well-being. Megan is particularly passionate about supporting clients through PTSD and trauma recovery, postpartum depression and anxiety, and womens issues. She understands the unique emotional and relational complexities these challenges bring and uses a compassionate, evidence-based approach to guide her clients toward healing. Her work often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Couples/Marital Counseling to help clients process their experiences and develop the skills needed for long-term wellness. In her practice at LifeStance Health, Megan also specializes in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, and military veterans, recognizing the specific stressors these groups may face. Her approach is collaborative and inclusive, honoring each clients unique identity and life story. In addition to her primary areas of expertise, she offers support for grief, gender identity exploration, midlife and later-life transitions, and reproductive challenges. Outside of her professional role, Megan enjoys expressing her creativity through music and DIY crafts, reading on her Kindle, and spending time with her family. Whether camping, playing video games together, or enjoying the outdoors, she values connection and balance”principles she also brings into her therapeutic work.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

Loma Linda University Medical Center, Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1225786544

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Megan Howes?

Generally, Megan Howes has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Megan Howes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Megan Howes accepting new patients?

Megan Howes generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Megan Howes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Megan Howes accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Megan Howes online?

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What practice does Megan Howes work with?

Megan Howes works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Megan Howes?

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