Megan Prior, LCPC
Illinois LCPC supporting healing and resilience
- Trauma-informed care
- Parenting and family support
- Anxiety and stress management
About Megan Prior
Megan Prior is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She approaches counseling as a collaborative journey, offering practical resources, coping strategies, and compassionate support to help people navigate periods of difficulty and change. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment difficulties, parenting concerns, and work with individuals who have experienced or been exposed to trauma. Megan blends evidence-informed techniques with a supportive, client-centered stance and adapts her approach to meet each person where they are in the healing process.
Her work emphasizes hope and attainable interventions that clients can use between sessions to manage symptoms and build resilience. She aims to walk alongside clients through the counseling process, helping them set and reach therapeutic goals while honoring their individual strengths and preferences. At present, Megan is not accepting new clients, and her practice is based in Illinois.
Her work emphasizes hope and attainable interventions that clients can use between sessions to manage symptoms and build resilience. She aims to walk alongside clients through the counseling process, helping them set and reach therapeutic goals while honoring their individual strengths and preferences. At present, Megan is not accepting new clients, and her practice is based in Illinois.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Megan Prior have?
Megan Prior has 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Megan Prior a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her Illinois license number is IL LCPC 180.013080.
In which languages does Megan Prior provide therapy?
Megan Prior provides therapy in English.
Where is Megan Prior located?
Megan Prior is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Megan Prior as my therapist?
You can work with Megan Prior through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Megan Prior work with international clients?
Megan Prior does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Megan Prior cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It emphasizes psychological flexibility and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns that began in early caregiving relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it is often helpful for attachment difficulties, intimacy concerns, and family or parenting challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies and reshapes unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Megan works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore techniques, adjust interventions, and track progress to find the most effective path forward.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with sessions available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented support in ways that suit each person’s life.