Guiding others towards authentic living.
When you are taught early to put yourself on the back burner, choosing to live authentically is difficult, risky and easier said than done. I understand the resistance from others, discomfort with growth and uncertainty of the unknown that can occur from self prioritization. Letting go of destructive patterns that left you in the trenches is painful but necessary for your growth, healing and freedom.
Authentic Living involves alignment, accountability, and authenticity from intentional awareness and action.
Alignment
The courageous act of choosing a path that's the right fit for you.
Accountability
Maintaining responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on that path.
Authenticity
Arriving to each destination as your true self — without an apology, explanation or feelings of guilt.
Throughout this journey, you must be an active participant in your success.
You can live as your true self, let me show you how!
Individual Therapy
At Authentic Living Therapeutic Solutions, we offer online 60 minute individual therapy sessions to adults in Georgia navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship issues. Individual therapy is a collaborative process so I partner with Clients to explore their challenges, identify strengths and resources to meet their needs and develop practical skills to achieve their goals. Reaching out for support takes courage and we're here to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that honors your unique journey.
My Specialities
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Depression
When you don't have the energy to do anything so you stay in bed all day, you feel nothing and everything at the same time. Together, we can re-engage with the self care you need, the ones you love, and the activities you enjoy to stop the downward spiral.
- Improve mood & motivation
- Increase energy & enjoyment of life
- Reconnect with support system
- Boost overall well-being
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Anxiety
When your nervous system has been on high alert for so long, overwhelm feels normal. Together, we can slow down the cycle, befriend the body’s signals, and rebuild a baseline of calm that doesn’t depend on everything going right.
- Sleep & racing-mind support
- Cultivate a regulated nervous system
- Challenge negative thinking
- Recognize & reduce triggers
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ADHD
When you have raw dogged life without the right support, you constantly compare yourself to others and feel like a failure. Together, we can explore your neurodivergent mind and implement skills for you to stay regulated enough to get your life back on track.
- Enhance Executive Function
- Develop emotional regulation skills
- Learn life hacks for motivation
- Soothe inner critic & self doubt
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Relationship issues
When you carry unresolved wounds from childhood, the past will continue to destroy current relationships. Together, we can begin a journey of self discovery and healing to develop and maintain healthy relationships from the inside out.
- Identify & heal attachment patterns
- Understand & meet emotional needs
- Practice effective communication
- Rebuild trust with self & others
MY APPROACH
My approach is rooted in evidence based practices and lived experiences that are Client centered. I integrate various techniques to improve overall quality of life, not just symptom reduction. Throughout your therapeutic journey, the work you do in session will guide you outside of session and beyond.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – catch, check and change the thoughts, feelings and actions that are running the show.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – build a life around values, not the avoidance of hard things.
DBT
Dialetical Behavioral Therapy – accept reality for what it is to move forward with what it can become.
SFBT
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – future-oriented vehicle that drives sustained change.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Based Therapy – focus on the here and now to release the shoulda, coulda, wouldas.
Lived Experiences
Lived Experiences – reflect on lessons learned from past experiences to guide future decisions.
If you’re ready to change your life, contact me.
If you’re still on the fence, I get it! Read the experience of others below.
THE CLIENT EXPERIENCE WITH A GOOD THERAPISTThe most meaningful measure of this work is how clients describe it themselves.
♦ You feel validated by their understanding, acknowledgement and acceptance.
"Meagan is showing me how to deal with things and not to ignore red flags. I feel like she listens and gives me great advice — but also makes sure I process my emotions right when they happen. She's teaching me to face conversations I don't want to so I don't keep repeating the same patterns. I love my therapist and I'm thankful to be in the sessions because I find them helpful."
"She meets me where I am and tells me what I need to hear in the best way for me to accept that that’s what I need to accept and what I need to hear."
♦ They explain concepts in a way you can understand.
"It's been good. She's easy to talk to. She breaks up points that maybe I don't see when I'm in the middle of emotional dysregulation. When I have decision paralysis, she motivates me and says, 'This is what I can do.' When your therapist isn't relatable, it's not gonna be a good experience."
"Our therapy sessions are very informative and enlightening. She's very supportive and encouraging for me to do the things I need to do.."
♦ You have a therapeutic alliance based on mutual respect.
"It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. I've even recommended her to my sister. Meagan, that's my therapist — she's amazing! She talks to me like I'm a regular person, like we're best friends. And she'll tell me what I need to hear instead of what I want to hear, and how I can apply it to my life."
"I love my therapist because she feels like a best friend I just met and we clicked instantly. I can tell her anything and everything. It's honestly been making me feel better — I don't have to hold anything in because I can talk to somebody who gives me good advice and tells me right from wrong."
♦ They build trust to help you work through issues that arise.
"She's very relatable and honest and straight up and down to earth. It's helped better my communication and my anxiety with certain things that I don't even think to stress about anymore."
"It is very transparent and it feels like a comfortable, safe setting that's judgment free but yet still truthful."
♦ They challenge you and hold you accountable, respectfully.
"It's been challenging, it's been rewarding, and it's been life changing. I feel like I've been with her for so long now that I can't imagine my life without her. From the very beginning, it was hard and she pushed me. But I realized that it was because I was having to realize things and be realistic. She asked the questions that no one else asked to get to the root of where I was at. Now, I totally adore her — she knows me so well that she can easily send me in the right direction."
"She makes me walk through the hard things that I don't want to deal with. She makes me realize there's a little light at the end of the tunnel so there's a little bit of hope."
♦ They are invested in your growth.
"Hopeful is the word that comes to mind. She has helped me see my own worth and overcome everything that happened during my childhood — the abandonment issues, helping my inner child heal, and actually being able to name my emotions. But also she keeps me accountable too."
"I would describe therapy with Meagan as productive. She doesn't beat around the bush and is straight forward — I appreciate that. She's pretty direct and informative; I've learned a lot about ADHD. I like the resources she provides and I like the idea that I can email her and she will respond."
♦ They offer resources and recommendations while also respecting your agency.
"She's a good therapist. She gives a lot of material. She tries to really relate and find new techniques for me — if one's not working, she's good at giving me another solution. She gives a lot of information and a lot of resources."
"It's been very beneficial — she's given me a lot of great resources for anxiety and being more aware about certain situations and how to regulate myself. I appreciate the fact that sometimes we can talk about other things too; it builds a better, stronger connection."
♦ They use various techniques and provide a range of solutions.
"It's been very helpful, understanding and supportive. I like how she goes through the emotions chart when I really can't describe how I'm feeling — that does help. I think I've been doing better with identifying my emotions. It feels like she actually cares; she's not just here to get paid and say goodbye."
"She asks probing questions and makes me think about things I don't really think about. She makes me question if my worries are true worries and that helps me out. She provides good frameworks for thinking about whether something is going to affect me — really helpful for dealing with family drama."
♦ They focus on what's important to you.
"She adapts to the situation she's presented with. She finds something for us to focus on. She adapts a lot to what I'm feeling and what I need in the moment — that's cool."
"Therapy has been one of the best decisions I've made in my life — being able to construct my thoughts and emotions in a good way. Therapy is exercise for your brain. It's something that's definitely needed, especially with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I've recommended therapy to a lot of my friends and family."
♦ You can see the value in your work together.
"My therapeutic journey with her has helped me a lot in so many areas. It's like the portal that opened up for me to find out what's going on with me. It's been very informative and therapeutic in so many ways. I do not take her for granted and I truly appreciate her help."
"I talk her up all the time to people! I've made a lot of personal growth in all aspects of my life — she's the first therapist who has actually helped me. She individualizes things so much and really knows me — she's not all cliché like some. She's changed my life."
FAQsGet the answers to your questions.
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My private pay fee for each 60 min session is $200.
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Yes, I am in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey. For all other insurance plans, I am considered an out-of-network provider. Please call your health insurance to verify coverage for your individual plan.
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Yes, when applicable. However, it is the Client’s responsibility to submit superbills to their insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement
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Sessions are 60 minutes and typically held weekly or biweekly, depending on your symptoms, goals and availability. We will discuss a schedule that supports your growth without causing overwhelm.
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No, I do not prescribe, adjust or discontinue medication. However, I can refer you to a prescribing physician.
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Starting therapy should feel clear, supportive and pressure free. In our intake session, we will review informed consent and confidentiality, explore the roles and responsibilities between Client and Therapist, gather background information, and answer any questions you may have. If we agree to move forward with a therapeutic relationship, we will schedule future sessions.
During our first therapy session, we will identify the problems that led you to therapy, create therapy goals to work on and list specific changes you want to see from your progress. It is important to discuss your therapeutic journey in advance so as it unfolds, you can recognize your efforts toward successful outcomes.
Each session thereafter will give us opportunities to identify problems, break down goals into small action steps, and monitor progress. This can look like discussing emotions, accepting lived experiences, practicing helpful skills, and implementing effective change. We celebrate progress, not perfection so you have to be an active participant in your success on this journey!
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That is completely OK. Therapy works best when there is a good match. If another level or type of care is appropriate, we will discuss that openly
How it worksFollow the pathway to become a Client
01. Contact Me
Schedule an intake to see if we’re a good fit as therapy is a life changing journey of personal growth and commitment.
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02. Intake Paperwork
You will receive intake paperwork to complete which helps me understand your unique background and needs, and guide sessions accordingly.
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03. Intake Session
In our first appointment, we will discuss the therapeutic process, gather information, and create goals to begin treatment.
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04. Therapy Sessions
Each session is an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe space that allows you to show up, be open and trust the process.
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“ Authentic living is the radical discovery of who you are, what you like, and how to show up as your true self.”
– Meagan Harrison