Meghan McDonell

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Licensed Therapy, LCSW

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About

In therapy, I value creating a non-judgmental environment and a space that is really collaborative. I have professional insight and knowledge about certain things, but you know yourself and your own experiences best. This is a partnership. Even though we're working on some difficult things in session, often we get to have fun too. Fun fact about me: I am an animal lover. I have four pet rats. They're super cute—polarizing, though!

All you need to do is take the first step: Make that appointment and show up for the first session. You don't need to have anything planned out beyond that. Truly, it is just one step at a time.

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Insurance Coverages

Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare / Optum
Aetna

States

Illinois

What our members say about
Meghan McDonell

E.S.

Mar 07, 2023

Great

J.C.

Dec 14, 2022

Ms. McDowell was great.

A.G.

Aug 21, 2022

I was scared to start NOCD, but seeing Meghan for 3 months, pausing, and then being with her for 3 more months so far has been the best decision I ever made. She is a FANTASTIC therapist. If you are a self-identified intellectual you’ll love her as she is very intelligent (it says she studied at University of Chicago and it shows), warm, open-minded, observant, and extremely attuned to you in sessions. She offers great insights that hit deep into the core of the fear behind the compulsion and understands you deeply. She shares in advance when she’s going on vacation and has excellent communication skills. She’s a solid and steady and reliable presence. She is a top-notch therapist that I can’t recommend enough and has made my OCD journey such a positive one.

B.U.

Aug 17, 2022

Meghan has been very understanding when listening to me. Encouraging and informative, in helping me to understand ocd and erp. She like a coach helping in a boxing match.

N.E.

Aug 10, 2022

Thank you Meghan for being really receptive and for acknowledging everything I shared in our first session today!

A.S.

Jul 11, 2022

Thank you so much! Meghan is fantastic.

A.G.

Jul 07, 2022

I’ve been seeing Meghan for a few months now and she is an incredible therapist. She’s really intelligent (as a self-identified nerd, I love this) and insightful and really attuned to her clients needs, because she’s an active listener. She’s great at identifying the root underlying fears beneath OCD obsessions and coming up with ERP practices to target them. She’s also really compassionate and soothing, which is a tough task when you’re not allowed to give reassurance. She somehow always finds a way to put a smile on my face.

anonymous

Apr 21, 2022

Meghan has been so patient and understanding throughout my recovery. Her direction, empathy and guidance really helps me.

anonymous

Apr 12, 2022

This is my 3rd week of ERP and Meghan has done a wonderful job of being so supportive and understanding. I’m making progress and I’m looking forward to continuing.

anonymous

Apr 06, 2022

Meghan was wonderful and extremely helpful. She was direct in such a loving way and I appreciate that so much! Thank you!!!!

anonymous

Mar 22, 2022

Though difficult to discuss these thoughts I’ve been keeping in it felt good to be seen and heard and Meghan was really understanding and validating. I’m ready to start healing.

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