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Megan Paterson

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Megan

I’m a divorced, co-parenting mom (of multiples!). My experience of parenting through divorce and co-parenting beyond it gives me tremendous empathy for my client’s struggles. Going through personal life challenges has given me the strength, passion, and resilience to help others. No matter where you’re starting, things can get better. I also know that when you walk through the fire of life you’ll come to find understanding and a new path. It does get better! Every day I help individuals and couples move toward being their best selves and living their best lives. I used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a short-term, problem-focused form of behavioral treatment that helps people see the difference between beliefs, thoughts, and feelings, and free them from unhelpful patterns of behavior. There is no cookie-cutter plan that works for every person, so my therapy style is adaptive, creative, and client-focused.

There is no cookie-cutter plan that works for every person, so my therapy style is adaptive, creative, and client-focused.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Holistic
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Blended families

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

6556 Lonetree Boulevard
Suite #203, Rocklin, California 95765

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Megan Paterson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #53371 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Megan Paterson accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Prime Health, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Megan Paterson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Megan is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Megan’s California license number is 53371, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Megan Paterson has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Megan’s education and training include MS - Counseling, California State University, Sacramento. Over that time, Megan has worked closely with Parents, First responders, and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Megan is part of that group.

Megan Paterson works with Parents, First responders, and Blended families and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Megan spends most of their clinical time. Megan also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Megan is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Megan Paterson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Megan’s style is calming, direct, empowering, holistic, and warm. In Megan’s words: “There is no cookie-cutter plan that works for every person, so my therapy style is adaptive, creative, and client-focused.”

Megan Paterson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Megan identifies as White.

Megan Paterson offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 6556 Lonetree Boulevard in Rocklin. Megan is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Megan Paterson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Megan will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Megan’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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