Megan McDonald
BROOMFIELD,CO
Summary
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over four years of experience in child advocacy and trauma-informed care. Expertise in supporting children and families affected by abuse, neglect, and mental health challenges using evidence-based, strengths-focused methods. Committed to empowering clients and fostering resilience in diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist | Youth, Couples, and Adults |
Ellie Mental Health
Longmont, CO
04.2026 - Current
- Managed caseload of 18–25 adult and adolescent clients facing anxiety, PTSD, and depressive disorders, fostering therapeutic relationships.
- Implemented eight-phase EMDR therapy protocol for trauma resourcing and desensitization, enhancing emotional regulation.
- Applied Level 1 Gottman Method frameworks to evaluate couples' conflict cycles and improve communication.
- Conducted 60-minute biopsychosocial intakes, creating individualized treatment plans aligned with DSM-5-TR criteria to address client needs.
Psychotherapist |
Silver Linings Mental Health Private Practice
Arvada, CO
10.2025 - 08.2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed treatment plans, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and tailored care.
- Provided trauma-informed individual therapy for clients with mood disorders, eating disorders, and substance use issues.
- Delivered telehealth therapy sessions, enhancing client accessibility and ensuring continuity of care during challenging circumstances.
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation while collaborating in ongoing consultation and supervision for continuous professional development.
Therapeutic Family Time Worker II
| Weld County Department of Human Services
Greeley, CO
07.2024 - 04.2026
- Facilitated court-ordered family time between children and biological families using trauma-informed, strengths-based approach; provided one-on-one Nurturing Parenting sessions with parents and hands-on parenting skill coaching for children to promote family bonding and reunification.
- Document all interactions thoroughly and objectively to support caseworkers and court reports while working collaboratively with caseworkers, GALs, and foster families to ensure safe, productive family contact and progress toward reunification.
- Ensured client confidentiality and adherence to Colorado child welfare policies to maintain trust and safeguard family integrity.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2022
Skills
- Attachment Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Gottman Method
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
Certification
- EMDR Basic Training (Part 1 & 2 + Consultation Hours) — [Kelly Klene/Cairn Counseling] (EMDRIA-Approved) | 2026
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Level 1 Training — The Gottman Institute | 2026
- CBT and Exposure Response Treatment for GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, PESI | 2025
- Nurturing Parenting Program - Certified Facilitator, Weld County DHS | 2024
- Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) & Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health Clinical Services, Maple Star | 2023
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer, Life Stories | 2 years
Timeline
Therapist | Youth, Couples, and Adults |
Ellie Mental Health
04.2026 - Current
Psychotherapist |
Silver Linings Mental Health Private Practice
10.2025 - 08.2026
Therapeutic Family Time Worker II
| Weld County Department of Human Services
07.2024 - 04.2026
Master of Social Work (MSW) -
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Northern Colorado