https://www.fosterpsychotherapy.org/home daily 1.0 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633968928669-KOUUW8T3TUUOJ5GW195Q/unsplash-image-P103bmFilDA.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633972918979-BJO7Y0UTO5HDNEQ3UDNN/AboutMe.jpg Home - Dr. Megan Norman Psy.D. Welcome! If you are joining me here, I imagine you may be feeling stuck or struggling in some way, either with a life transition, relationship, job, school issue, an emotional rough patch, or an unexpected challenge. Life may not be as you expected or maybe you can’t put your finger on it, but something just feels off and you would benefit from talking to someone. You may be feeling disconnected, alone, misunderstood, stressed, overwhelmed, and down amongst many other feelings. Please know you’re not alone! Therapy can help you feel less stuck, more yourself, and more capable of tackling life’s challenges. My goal as a therapist is to allow you to feel heard, seen, and seriously considered. If any of this resonates with you or you are generally curious about working together, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a free consultation. We can discuss your current needs and determine if we may be a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you! https://www.fosterpsychotherapy.org/about-me daily 0.75 2024-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633979907672-APIIC4KZVVUV413DYIII/Meg.psychologytoday.jpg About Me - Why I do the work. My passion is working with teens and adults facing concerns around relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, times of change, and identity. I was a high school educator through Teach for America prior to beginning my work as a psychologist and in this work I found my passion for making others feel heard, understood, and considered. My favorite part of the school day was outside of the larger classroom setting and instead in the smaller moments of one-on-one conversations and connections with my students. I loved making space to listen to what they had to share and show what they thought, said, or worried about was real and should be taken seriously. In our youth we often receive mixed messages from society about how or who we should be, leaving us feeling confused, uncertain, unworthy, and alone. Unfortunately, we sometimes carry these experiences with us as we move forward, hindering our belief in ourselves. My hope, in my work as a psychologist, is to allow individuals to feel supported, connected, and worthy in their journey into and throughout adulthood. I specifically hope to help them find their strength in their distinctive perspective, worth in who they are as unique individuals, and allow their values to guide them in stepping into their power of creating a life they find worth living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633980317075-5M77A0G8S2BDN5DNXJUM/unsplash-image-ErK4Vf4lwi8.jpg About Me - Training and Qualifications. I am licensed as a clinical psychologist in Maryland (License #06071). Granted by the PSYPACT Commission, I have Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) which allows me to provide Telehealth psychotherapy services to clients residing in over 40 states. Please find a list of the PSYPACT states here. I earned my Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University where I worked at the Center Clinic supporting adults struggling with internalizing concerns. I completed my internship at Drexel University’s Counseling Center where I gained experience in utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in working with college-aged young adults. Through my postdoctoral fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Child and Family Therapy Clinic I received training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in working with youth and their families. I served as a staff member and supervisor at Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Child and Family Therapy Clinic for two years specializing in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depression. Education: B.S. from Vanderbilt University; M.Ed. from Johns Hopkins University; Psy.D. from The George Washington University. https://www.fosterpsychotherapy.org/service-details daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633980235018-F47C1LEV1SNFGHVV9CUC/unsplash-image-_mgfuATaQnk.jpg Service Details - Attendance. Individual therapy sessions are 55 minutes in length. Research has shown psychotherapy is most effective when it occurs consistently on a weekly or bi-weekly basis; thus, I do not generally provide sessions on a monthly basis. We will determine the frequency of our meetings, as well as a regular meeting time. Should your schedule keep you from establishing a consistent meeting time, I will do my best to work with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633903899454-0DWZOB4HPLKPVH98SNFM/unsplash-image-ow87HfF-uG8.jpg Service Details - Cancellation Policy. Early notification of cancellations and/or to reschedule meetings is much appreciated! Please allow a full 24-hour advance notice for cancellations. Appointments cancelled less than one day in advance will be charged a late cancellation fee of $100. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633969927038-YBM6IE3CFGF491IHCLZF/unsplash-image-yjiZAbTDkik.jpg Service Details - Confidentiality. Anything you share with me is confidential. You can provide me written consent if you’d like me to speak with another provider or family member. Legal exceptions to confidentiality are as follows: In the case of suspected child or elder abuse. In the case of a serious threat made to harm another individual. In the case of a threat to cause oneself imminent harm. In the case of a court order. *Please be aware there are further parameters to discuss regarding confidentiality for a client under 18 years of age. https://www.fosterpsychotherapy.org/my-appraoch daily 0.75 2021-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633981081867-YJQDAX2MYKNC6692610G/unsplash-image-C4X2hE91dow.jpg My Approach - These are some areas where people find success with me: Self Compassion / Self Acceptance Finding space to feel the more difficult emotions Finding purpose and meaning Feeling stuck or lost Feeling overwhelmed, drained, and stressed Shame and Guilt Depression and Sadness Self-esteem Anxiety Relationship issues / Challenging relational dynamics Interpersonal difficulties Perfectionism Identity concerns Life/Professional Transitions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633980012541-0X3ITU4IR9XXFO86HCJU/unsplash-image-JdjdIjzJl94.jpg My Approach - Therapy is a place to: Explore and make sense of painful thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the presence of a non-judgmental witness. Find validation in what you have gone through. Gain insight into your unhelpful patterns. Understand how your upbringing, family, and relationships have shaped you. Explore the story you tell yourself about who you are and how to change that story. Learn new, helpful ways to respond to emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and challenging life circumstances. Come up with ideas on how to practice new ways of living. https://www.fosterpsychotherapy.org/book-consulation daily 0.75 2021-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6149280bae6ae323f56256e2/1633910120854-1GN5TFCGXV2I4CX1B5JR/unsplash-image-DUmFLtMeAbQ.jpg Book Consultation