Megan Thurkins

Provides compassionate, effective psychotherapy with a wide range of clients of various diagnoses.

Has increased knowledge base in the areas of ADHD, maternal mental health, trauma, anxiety, and depression, through accessing relevant webinars, books, and trainings, specializing in working with clients in these populations.

Has provided ongoing client education through sharing resources and engaging in psychoeducation.

Creates treatment plans and goals tailored to each client with their ongoing collaboration.

Supports clients in crisis stabilization and collaborates with providers for higher levels of care as needed.

Clinical Mental Health Intern, Greater Lakes Mental Health Clinic, Aug 2019 - Dec 2020,

Lakewood, WA

Completed a 15-month internship program in a diverse outpatient mental health clinic.

Provided evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy using modalities individualized to each client.

Conducted ongoing assessments and created comprehensive treatment and crisis plans.

Co-facilitated Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups, and created and led women's processing group.

Implemented crisis stabilization techniques to assist clients with suicidal/self-harm ideations.

Received GEM award in 2019 and 2020 for supporting peer counselor services.

Taught students piano skills such as correct positioning and articulation.

Nurtured love of piano in students of all ages from kindergarten through adulthood.

Created musical events to showcase students' skills and talent.

Coordinated and ran private business, including marketing and billing.

Provided socialization and companionship for residents living with dementia.

Engaged in social activities like art and music to help support residents' language and memory skills.

Acted as a calming and reassuring presence when residents would become agitated.