Hi! I’m Megan. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Megan Giehl, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

What you should know about working with me:

The first thing I want you to know, is that I love my job! I love getting to sit with people, connect, and support individuals or couples in their life journey. I also want you to know that I prioritize and value people feeling safe, respected and cared for in my presence. When you enter the therapy room, I’m seeing you as a human being full of many stories and experiences that have shaped you into who you are.

I don’t want therapy to feel rigid or robotic - because of that I’m going to actively participate alongside you. Together we’ll get curious about your life/relationship and the goals you have for yourself. I’m going to hold what you share with me with compassion and empathy, and we’re probably also going to laugh because humor is important for healing!

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my training is in systemic relational therapy. What this means is that I’m going to consider the whole of who you are. Rather than just being laser focused on “the problem”, we’ll examine everything that makes you, you. This may include understanding what you’ve learned to believe about yourself and your relationships through the lens of your family of origin, your cultural identity, your friendships, and the systems you have been or are currently a part of.

Each therapy session is tailored to you and what you need. I want to meet you where you’re at each and every session.

My hope for you is that therapy is a space where you can show up as your most genuine, authentic self. I hope this is a space where you can say the things that are hard to say out loud, and learn to give yourself heaps of compassion in the process. If you’re interested in learning more or are ready to jump in, reach out and we can set up a time to chat. In my practice I welcome clients of all races, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and faiths.

A little more about me:

From an early age I knew that I wanted to have a career that was centered around people. I’ve always loved connecting with others and supporting people through difficult times in their life. My aspirations to become a therapist was solidified after my own experiences in individual, group and couples therapy. I understood the benefit of having dedicated time to work on myself and my relationships. Through my own experiences, I strongly believe that healing and change can occur in the therapy setting and I love being able to offer that hope to my clients.

Outside of being a therapist, I love spending time with friends and family, getting outside in all sorts of capacities (skiing, hiking, biking), cooking from cookbooks, playing cards with my husband, escaping to the mountains or the Pacific Northwest (where I spent a few years living), and listening to educational or mindless podcasts. I have a son and a cat - both whom bring me immense joy!

Background

Undergrad

I am a proud Colorado Buffalo! I graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelors degree in Communications.

Masters

I graduated with honors from Regis University with a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. My degree has qualified me to work with couples, families, individuals, and groups.

Credentials

  • BS Communications, Certificate of Digital Arts and Media, University of Colorado, Boulder

  • MS Marriage and Family Therapy, Regis University

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist # MFT.0002387

  • Professional member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Lifespan Integration Levels 1 (2022)

  • Lifespan Integration Level 2 (2023)

Inspired By

There are so many teachers, pioneers, and leaders in the field of psychotherapy. The teachers I am drawn to and learn from are (but not limited to):

Esther Perel

Terry Real - Relational Life Therapy

Virginia Satire

Deb Dana - Polyvagal Theory

Richard Schwartz - Internal Family Systems

Peggy Pace - Lifespan Integration

Let’s see if we’re a good fit!