Megan Paterson, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

3.89

About Megan Paterson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Couples Therapy

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Interpersonal

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Megan Paterson

Every day I help individuals and couples move toward being their best selves and living their best lives. No matter where you’re starting, things can get better. I’m a divorced, co-parenting mom (of multiples!). Going through personal life challenges has given me the strength, passion, and resilience to help others. My experience of parenting through divorce and co-parenting beyond it gives me tremendous empathy for my client’s struggles. I also know that when you walk through the fire of life you’ll come to find understanding and a new path. It does get better! I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior. There is no cookie-cutter plan that works for every person, so my therapy style is adaptive, creative, and client-focused. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

California State University, Sacramento, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1457489569

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

3.89

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Megan Paterson?

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Is Megan Paterson accepting new patients?

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

Does Megan Paterson accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Megan Paterson online?

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What practice does Megan Paterson work with?

Megan Paterson works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Megan Paterson?

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