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Megan Baalman, LSCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationKansas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Megan

Megan Baalman is a Kansas-licensed clinical social worker (LSCSW) with a decade of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related life challenges. She draws on a trauma-informed orientation and integrates evidence-based practices to tailor care to each person's goals and strengths.

Background and approach

Megan emphasizes collaboration and respect for clients' expertise about their own experiences, helping them build motivation and practical skills to manage symptoms and navigate transitions. Her approach blends compassion with structured techniques to address concerns such as sleep disruption, anger, workplace difficulties, caregiver stress, and relationship patterns rooted in family of origin or attachment issues.

Megan also works with mood-related disorders, including bipolar spectrum conditions and disruptive mood dysregulation, and offers coaching-style support for career and life changes. She frames therapy as a joint process, guiding clients toward clearer coping strategies, improved communication, and greater self-compassion while adapting methods to individual needs.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how they influence current relationships; it helps people explore attachment needs and develop more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered conversation style that helps build motivation for change and supports goal-setting when people feel stuck.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Megan works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods so therapy fits the person's pace and priorities rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversations that mimic in-person work, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more frequent check-ins or a lower-intensity way to share updates. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care across life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Megan help with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, sleep problems, parenting and workplace issues, as well as mood-related concerns like bipolar and disruptive mood dysregulation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is trauma-informed and collaborative, centering the client's strengths and voice while combining compassionate support with practical, goal-focused techniques.
What background and experience does she bring?
Megan has 10 years of professional experience in the mental health field and has worked with people facing a variety of emotional and life transition challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a Kansas LSCSW with licence number KS LSCSW LSCSW 05386 and practices from within Kansas.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
All services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English