Meet
Megan R. Carter
Hello, I’m Megan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Social Worker with a deep commitment to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. With over two decades of experience, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use, offering a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy. Welcome to a journey of healing and growth.
Favorite Quote
“What You Have Experienced, No Power On Earth Can Take From You.”
-Viktor E. Frankl
🌳Professional Credentials
- Doctorate of Social Work from Simmons University.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington.
- Certifications:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Certified Specialist (ASDCS)
- Couples Facilitator for Prepare-Enrich
- Child Mental Health Specialist
- Chemical Dependency Professional
🌳Professional Experience
- Experience: Over two decades of work with children and families in various settings since 1998.
- Specializations:
- Trauma and childhood trauma
- Substance use challenges
- Group therapy
- Family systems
- Clinical Supervision
- Previous Role: Adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- Current Role: Clinical Supervisor for those seeking professional licensure. Continuing Education Provider for NASW & NBCC.
🌳Skills and Therapy Approaches
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with The World Yoga Alliance.
- Enjoys working on issues related to anxiety, depression, crisis situations, Autism Disorder, and personality challenges.
- Approaches therapy through an attachment and humanistic lens.
- Utilizes a variety of collaborative frameworks, including:
- Intersectionality
- Yoga Therapy
- Ayurveda
- Eastern Philosophy models, theories, & frameworks
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution Focused
- Indigenous Theories & Decolonized Counseling
🌳Personal Mission and Approach
- Passion: Providing competent clinical supervision for candidates earning licensure in mental health and social work settings, with the aim to expand social justice services.
- Known for being an enthusiastic and compassionate therapist.
- Works with families and individuals facing various existential challenges.
- Enjoys working with both children and adults, individually, within families, and through group work.
Megan, with a Doctoral Degree in Social Work from Simmons University & a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University, is a multifaceted professional licensed in Washington as a Mental Health Counselor and Independent Clinical Social Worker. Her qualifications extend to being an Autism Spectrum Disorder Certified Specialist (ASDCS), Chemical Dependency Professional, Child Mental Health Specialist, Couples Facilitator for Prepare-Enrich, & Certified Clinical Supervisor with the Department of Health. Since 1998, Megan has dedicated herself to working with children and families across various settings, with a specialization in trauma, substance use, and family systems therapy.
Beyond her clinical practice, Megan has contributed to academia as a former adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her academic pursuits complement her clinical work, emphasizing her commitment to expanding social justice through competent clinical supervision for licensure candidates in mental health and social work. She is most recently providing continuing education credits for providers seeking to become clinical supervisors, working to decolonize supervision & practice.
As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with The World Yoga Alliance, Megan integrates holistic practices into her therapeutic approach. She is passionate about addressing anxiety, depression, crisis intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and personality challenges through an attachment and humanistic perspective. Megan’s therapeutic toolbox includes Intersectionality, Eastern Philosophical Approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, along with Queer and Indigenous Theories, showcasing her commitment to collaborative and inclusive care. She finds fulfillment in working with individuals and families, both in one-on-one and group settings, guiding them through their challenges with compassion.
Megan R. Carter
Eastern Washington Wellness
Phone: (509) 638-2958
Email: easternwashingtonwellness@gmail.com
Credentials: DSW, MSW, LICSW, LMHC
Pronouns: She/Her

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