At a glance
Best fit for: Child and family, complex trauma and PTSD, emotion regulation, grief and loss, adoption, parenting; kids, teens and adults.
Approaches: CBT, play therapy, psychodynamic.
Who Am I?
Hi! I’m Megan Burns (she/hers), a therapist who works with kids, teens, adults, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds. I’ve worked in many settings helping children and families overcome complex trauma, improve their wellbeing, and strengthen their relationships. I’m honored to bear witness to people’s stories and to work together to make feelings and behaviors feel more manageable. I’m a cisgender white woman.
I specialize in working with:
- Kids, teens, and grown-ups dealing with big feelings
- People who have experienced trauma and loss
- Kids and teens who need support navigating and regulating emotions and behaviors
- Adults who feel stuck or out of sorts and are open to exploring what’s happening and why
- Parents and caregivers looking for parent support and guidance to help their children thrive.
How I help
The relationship we build lets you bring your whole self into sessions that feel comfortable and safe. By getting to know each other and exploring your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, we can notice patterns and make connections, then see how those show up in your daily life so we can make change. I’ll help you learn and practice new ways to manage feelings, so when hard things happen (and they always do), you’ll feel more prepared and in control. My approach is strengths-based and person-centered, because therapy shouldn’t be one size fits all. I often help people through trauma and childhood trauma.
What a session with me is like
One of my biggest goals is helping you feel safe and comfortable, so you can bring your good, not-so-good, and everything in between. Therapy is different for everyone, and it’s important to make the experience yours. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll go from there. For kids, sessions mix play and talking, since play is such an important language for children, and I collaborate with caregivers and important grown-ups to work as a team.
What I believe
I believe in the power of the therapist-client relationship to bring hope and healing, that everyone’s voice matters, and that change is possible.
A little more about me
I’m a mom of twins who keep me busy and love to play. I enjoy traveling and going on adventures with my kids and partner, I’m an avid reader and audiobook listener, and I love exploring Chicagoland in search of the best sweet treats, especially donuts.
A few common questions
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, I see clients virtually across Illinois, and in person at our Sauganash office.
What do you help with most?
Big feelings, trauma and loss, parenting support, emotion and behavior regulation for kids and teens, and support for adults who feel stuck.
What insurance do you take?
BCBS PPO, Optum/United, Cigna, BCBS HMO Northshore, Aetna
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