Megan Nilsson, MSW

Megan Nilsson, MSW

Psychotherapist
GA
Megan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who provides virtual sessions to best meet the needs of each client. She has experience working in higher levels of care, school-based counseling, collaborative care, substance use/DUI treatment, and within the private practice setting. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, relationship building, body image and acceptance, life transitions, and personal development. She enjoys helping clients to improve their interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills, so they can create the relationships they want, and improve their relationships that are in conflict. She enjoys working with older teens and adults and provides individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. Megan utilizes a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic approach and strives to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and cared for. She likes to utilize an integrative approach, pulling from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) to create a customized therapeutic experience. Megan understands the strength and courage it takes to reach out in our times of need and feels honored to walk alongside clients in their healing journey, striving to create space for personal exploration and growth. In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and traveling. She also enjoys live music, hiking, and loves to spend time with her family and rescue dog, Charlie.

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About Megan Nilsson

Focus areas

Anxiety
Self Esteem Issues
Depression
Stress Management
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Attachment-based
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Megan Nilsson

Megan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who provides virtual sessions to best meet the needs of each client. She has experience working in higher levels of care, school-based counseling, collaborative care, substance use/DUI treatment, and within the private practice setting. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, relationship building, body image and acceptance, life transitions, and personal development. She enjoys helping clients to improve their interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills, so they can create the relationships they want, and improve their relationships that are in conflict. She enjoys working with older teens and adults and provides individual, couples, and family therapy sessions. Megan utilizes a compassionate and collaborative therapeutic approach and strives to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and cared for. She likes to utilize an integrative approach, pulling from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) to create a customized therapeutic experience. Megan understands the strength and courage it takes to reach out in our times of need and feels honored to walk alongside clients in their healing journey, striving to create space for personal exploration and growth. In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and traveling. She also enjoys live music, hiking, and loves to spend time with her family and rescue dog, Charlie.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Kennesaw State University, Master's in Social Work
  • Grand Valley State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1982298808

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What languages does Megan Nilsson speak?

Megan Nilsson speaks English.

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