Megan O'Brien, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Megan O'Brien

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Stress Management

Infertility Trauma

Self Esteem Issues

Life Coaching

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Existential

Compassion Focused

Person-Centered

Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Megan O'Brien

Hi there, I'm Megan! My name is Megan O'Brien, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been dedicated to grief healing for the past 11 years, meeting my clients in their emotional pain to help them move forward in their healing journey. My approach is rooted in Client-centered, Existential, Attachment, and Humanistic theories. I primarily work with adult female empaths grieving the death of their person—most often a partner, spouse, or parent. In my communication style, I join my clients in the moment. I don’t rush past their pain but sit with them in their distress. I understand that grief is unique to each individual, so I tailor my responses to what is needed in the moment, mirroring back their experience so they feel truly seen and heard. This connection is a vital part of the healing process. My journey to mental healthcare began early. My dad died when I was 11 years old from cirrhosis of the liver; he was only 38. As an only child, I was devastated and pushed my feelings down. My mom was largely absent as a support figure, leaving me to navigate my grief alone. I fell into a deep depression as a teen and even attempted to take pills once. Over the years, I saw many therapists who told me to “just get over my grief,” which made me feel wrong for feeling what I felt. In my early 20s, I moved from the East Coast to the West Coast, hoping a new environment would help, but the dark cloud of grief followed me. In 2000, after traveling around the world with my husband, I still felt uncertain about my path. Upon returning, I applied for a non-profit medical job where I spoke with people about their medical conditions. This experience, combined with my personal journey, inspired me to pursue a Master’s in Counseling Psychology at Dominican University of California, which laid the foundation for my work as a therapist specializing in grief.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Dominican University of California, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1831347541

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What practice does Megan O'Brien work with?

Megan O'Brien works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

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Megan O'Brien frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Megan O'Brien on their profile.