Therapist profile
Megan Hines, LPC
Virginia
LPC in Virginia - anxiety and addictions
Continue with MeganWhere Megan stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Virginia / 0701006043
- NPI
- 1518355965
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Megan
Megan Hines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, and life changes. She also focuses on ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar issues, and concerns that include abandonment and codependency.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with mindfulness and motivational interviewing woven in. In session she uses practical skills and short-term strategies to reduce distress and improve coping. Conversations tend to include skill practice, behavior-focused problem solving, and attention to thoughts that keep people stuck.
Megan has worked in hospital inpatient and community outpatient settings. That background includes individual counseling, group work, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Those experiences shape how she balances crisis work and longer-term goals.
Clients who bring concerns about substance use or mood disorders can expect a focus on strategies that reduce risky behavior and strengthen daily routines. For people struggling around relationships or codependency, sessions look at boundaries, communication, and patterns of putting others first.
She offers direct, skills-based guidance alongside reflective discussion. The emphasis is on practical changes people can try between sessions and on building steady habits to handle hard moments.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It often includes short exercises and behavior experiments that suit a weekly or biweekly meeting and helps with anxiety, depression, and mood management.DBT emphasizes building concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Sessions include skills coaching, role plays, and step-by-step plans for handling intense feelings and relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try out approaches to see what fits best. Clients and therapist adjust plans based on what helps reduce distress and supports clearer choices.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that virtual sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. If video is difficult, quieter audio check-ins or shorter sessions can still focus on skills practice and problem solving.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and codependent patterns?
Yes. She works with people who often put others first and helps them develop boundaries and clearer communication.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based work combined with reflective conversation, including CBT and DBT techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, including group programs and intensive outpatient services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.