Megan Belich

In graduate school, the first advice I received was if you want to be a therapist you need to know what it's like to be on the other side of the chair. That's how I started my journey to becoming a therapist. In undergoing therapy myself, I learned how anxiety-provoking it was to open up to a complete stranger. I take that experience into every session as a reminder of what a member might be feeling.

My journey both professionally and personally is about learning and being open to trying new things. I had obtained the basic knowledge of OCD but I wanted to learn more. I discovered how much of a beast OCD is, and I love a challenge.

I have found myself in a variety of settings, from the Department of Social Services to community mental health and outpatient therapy. Through those experiences I've gained knowledge of trauma, addiction, and crisis management. In my outpatient experience, I focused on internal family systems therapy, CBT, ACT, and DBT.

I will be your ally and guide as you work through your OCD. This is a partnership, and we work together.

I understand. OCD takes over our thoughts, causing shame and fear to control us. Saying those thoughts out loud can ease the power they may have on you.