Megan Bowling (she/her) earned her Bachelor degree in Psychology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She completed her Master of the Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, with honors, from Argosy University. 

During her Master's program, Megan was a Psychology Intern at an inpatient treatment facility that focuses on dual diagnosis and adults on the Schizophrenia spectrum.  After graduating with honors, Megan continued to assist adults with dual diagnosis on an outpatient basis.

Megan has  worked with adolescents in a non public school setting; assisting youth with their educational and therapeutic needs. Similarly, Megan has worked with a local School District as an Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS) therapist.  Through which, she continued to help children with their social and emotional needs in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) system. 

Megan has been active in the mental health field for more than 9 years.  She continues to assist adolescents, adults, and couples in both the private setting as well as the school setting. 

Specialties include dual diagnosis (when many things bother us that we have difficulty with), anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, self-esteem, social and emotional evaluations for Individual Education Plans (IEP), ADHD, autism spectrum, school challenges, and family conflicts. Megan has worked with most ages, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds.  

In her personal life, Megan enjoys time with her family and dog.  She likes to watch movies, hike, run, and watch baseball.  ​

Specialties

Dual Diagnosis  ▪️    Trauma ▪️  Depression  ▪️  Anxiety ▪️  Mood Disorders  ▪️  Personality Disorders  ▪️  Schizophrenia Spectrum ▪️  Autism Spectrum  ▪️  ADHD/ADD  ▪️   Family Conflicts  ▪️  Emotional Disturbance  ▪️  Life Changes  ▪️   Self-Esteem  ▪️  Intellectual Disability  ▪️   Social and Emotional Evaluations  ▪️   Cognitive Behavior Therapy  ▪️  Dialectical Behavior Therapy  ▪️   Solution Focused Therapy ▪️   Psychoanalysis  ​

Testimonies

Megan is an amazing therapist. Having her in your support network will allow you to learn to best utilize the tools you have to get through areas of your life that may seem challenging. You will find it easy to connect to and develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship with her. Megan is caring, thoughtful and will take time with you to understand your needs and help you reach your goals. She is highly recommended!
-Danette Winslow, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Megan is real, wise, well-rounded and an honest therapist. She stays mindful about all her clients' needs and goals to create an atmosphere of peace and trust, integrating those tools to best help anyone she sees.
-Mark Wojciechowski, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I would describe Megan as a dedicated and diligent Therapist.  She often attends additional trainings and seminars to be more knowledgeable and effective with her therapeutic techniques. We often consult with Megan on complicated mental health cases.
-Dr. Terry York, Marriage and Family Therapist

As a School Psychologist, I have worked alongside Megan on countless initial assessments and re-evaluations.  Megan always ensures that her reports are thorough, easy for the family to understand, and are ethically sound.  Megan ensures that she communicates with all members of the team, family, and other treatment providers for continuity of care for the students she serves. Megan is intelligent, articulate, and hard working.  Her enthusiasm for her job shines through all that she does.
-Doyle Curry, School Psychologist

Professional Affiliations

▪️   California Association of Marriage Family Therapists (CAMFT) Member
▪️   International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) Member
▪️   Orange County Psychological Association (OCPA) Member