Left Coast Care

Therapy for people in Washington state

Meet Megan Gillman

a licensed clinical social worker who helps people at various stages of their lives

It’s not always easy to make changes in our lives.Therapy can help.

More About Me

I want you to feel like you have at least one person on your side.

You can say literally anything without feeling judged here.

I’ve been a social worker for a long time. I’ve worked with people in really difficult positions.

Plus, I tend to be a very non-judgmental person.
You belong here.

License Number: LW61105848

My Approach

As a social worker, I focus on systems and how they impact my client’s experience.

I use a variety of methodologies, including humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused brief therapy.

I am a trauma-informed provider, disability affirming (including neurodivergence), and safe-space trained/facilitator. The majority of my background is in medical social work, and I enjoy helping people who are trying to navigate the healthcare and/or government systems.

My Experience

  • I have worked with clients with chronic physical and/or mental health issues.

  • Those with depression & anxiety as well as severe & persistent diagnoses

  • Perinatal mental health

  • Pediatric populations

  • Finding adult family homes / resource stewardship for families that are newly having to care for their loved ones.

  • Standardized Autism assessments for adults

  • Writing accommodations letters for work & school

Neurodivergence

You’re exploring your neurodivergence.

Officially & unofficially diagnosed. Self-diagnosis is valid in my book!

If you think you or your teen may have Autism, I’d love to speak with you.

My Specialties

Trauma

You may think “it’s not that bad!” and yet, it may still have been traumatic. Big “T” and little “t” traumas take time and a compassionate witness to unpack and recover from.

Chronic Illness

I love working with people who have chronic symptoms/illnesses like Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

I work with women, non-binary folks, and those who are gender-queer

Individuals aged 15+

I may be able to see younger adolescents on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch to speak about this option if you’re interested.

Other people & issues I work with:

  • Emerging adults (leaving the nest)

  • Nerds & Geeks

  • Older adults

  • People with Disabilities

  • Chronic suicidal thoughts

  • Autism/AuDHD

Rates & Insurance

My rate for a 53-minute therapy session: $170

  • I’m credentialed with:

    • First Health

    • Kaiser HMO and PPO

    • and Regence FEP

    I do courtesy billing for Premera clients.

  • I’m not yet able to take EAPs, but am working on offering that in the future.

  • Please contact me if you are interested in sliding scale options.

My Education

  • MS in Experimental Psychology from Central WA University

  • MSW from University of Washington

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 15-minute phone call or video chat with me to discuss your therapy goals and determine if we are a good fit.

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