Hi, I’m Megan

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Lean On Me Therapy.

I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself — without having to filter what you’re thinking, find the “right” words, or worry about being judged.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I’ll meet you where you are, help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and work with you to create meaningful, practical change in your life.

Therapy that feels human

People often come to therapy knowing that something doesn’t feel right, but not necessarily knowing how to explain it.

You might feel anxious or overwhelmed, caught in patterns of overthinking, disconnected from yourself or your partner, or simply exhausted from carrying too much for too long.

Sometimes therapy is about getting through a particularly difficult season. Other times, it’s about understanding patterns that have been there for years.

In our work together, there is space for both.

I aim to create a relationship where you can be honest about the things that are difficult to say out loud. We can explore what is happening beneath the surface while also developing strategies you can actually use outside of our sessions.

Areas I’m especially passionate about

While I work with individuals and couples experiencing a range of concerns, I have a particular interest in anxiety, relationships, and perinatal mental health.

I support clients navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, postpartum adjustment, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, birth trauma, identity changes, relationship strain, the mental load of parenthood, and the many complicated emotions that can come with becoming a parent.

I also work with clients outside of the perinatal period who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, difficulties with self-esteem, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck.

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes wanting things to feel different is enough of a reason to begin.

My approach

Therapy with me is not one-size-fits-all.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and other approaches depending on your needs.

That might mean learning practical strategies for anxiety and intrusive thoughts, exploring patterns in your relationships, understanding where certain emotional reactions come from, or simply having a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.

My goal is for therapy to feel supportive while still helping you move toward meaningful change.

Education & Professional Training

I am a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and have been working in the mental health field for more than nine years.

My education and ongoing professional development include training in areas such as anxiety and mood disorders, perinatal mental health, couples and relationship therapy, trauma, and evidence-based psychotherapy approaches.

I earned my Master's in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and my Bachelor's in Sociology from Queen's University, as well as a certificate in Autism & Behavioural Science from Algonquin College.

My training includes Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Maternal Mental Health, Infant Mental Health, Gottman Method for Treating Affairs and Trauma, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and Harm Reduction.