Megan Bettenberg is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, ADHD challenges, and LGBTQ-related issues.
01About Megan
Megan Bettenberg is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, ADHD challenges, and LGBTQ-related issues. She focuses on practical skills so people feel steadier in daily life. Her style is warm and person-centered, with an emphasis on building on strengths.
Megan uses clear, straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Sessions often include skill-building for attention, emotion regulation, and communication. Her approach pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thought patterns and emotional reactions. Mindfulness techniques are used to slow things down and improve focus.
Motivational interviewing supports changes when someone feels unsure about next steps. Megan aims to make therapy collaborative. She works with people to set realistic goals and chooses techniques that fit their life.
Sessions are adapted to what the person needs that week. With five years of experience as an LPC, she brings practical tools and straightforward guidance. People who want clear strategies and a supportive listener may find her approach helpful.
02Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0021471 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1558031658 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Megan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Megan names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Megan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches suited for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building on a person’s strengths. It helps people feel understood and become more confident in their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting; it is helpful for anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be useful for strong mood shifts and overwhelming feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as goals change, mixing approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to fit the situation.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people talk face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and try different formats to see what works best.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, and LGBTQ related concerns, plus many related issues such as codependency, isolation, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on strengths and practical skills to make everyday life more manageable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a licensed professional counselor in Colorado.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Colorado LPC license and practices with clients in Colorado.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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