Megan Florestano LPC-MH Supervisee

My name is Megan Florestano and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Supervisee with 7 years of experience in the mental health field. I previously worked in Christian ministry and with college students since entering the workforce. I enjoy working with couples and individuals with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, grief, anger, poor boundaries, communication and conflict struggles, sexual assault and domestic violence recovery, abuse, PTSD, and issues of faith, religion, and identity. 

I am interested in helping couples build strong communication and conflict management skills. I have completed Levels 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my therapy work with couples.

I always knew I wanted to go into a helping profession. I realized I wanted to be a counselor while working with college students in my first job out of undergrad. I found myself escorting students to the counseling center on campus for various mental health concerns. I decided I wanted to be the person on the other end of that walk instead of the one pointing them in the right direction. I worked with survivors of sexual and domestic violence at the Compass Center in Sioux Falls, SD during my counseling internship and I worked with college students again at the SDSU Student Health Clinic and Counseling Center. I currently love working at At Ease Counseling, LLC where I get to work with individuals and couples across the lifespan and get to walk alongside so many different people as they pursue their mental wellness.

My approach to counseling involves building a warm, supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative relationship where you feel heard and understood. I want to help you feel empowered to manage and reduce your distress through an individualized treatment plan focusing on your whole self, not just behaviors. I often incorporate humor and metaphor into my sessions. I focus on self-regulation, mind-body connection, coping skills, and trauma informed care along with other appropriate evidence-based interventions to work with you to achieve your goals. When appropriate, I utilize solution-focused therapy, brief therapy, Gestalt interventions, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe you are the expert in your life experiences and as your counselor I get to come alongside you for a time to assist you on your mental health journey.