Megan Szczepanik, LCSW

Megan Szczepanik, LCSW

Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Years in Practice: 20+ Years
  • Education: MSW, University of Missouri-Kansas City; BSW, Missouri Western State University
  • License States: Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland
  • Imago Singles Therapy
  • Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist
  • Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

For assistance in selecting the best therapist for your situation, contact either Gail or Gwen.

Maryland Office

Gail Guttman
301-984-0322
gail@gpatherapy.com

NW DC Office

Gwen Enfield Pearl
202-363-9191
gwen@gpatherapy.com

Relationships are tough.  Talking to a therapist about them shouldn’t be.  Megan understands this and her relaxed manner and sense of humor put couples at ease.  Her warm and open approach makes the process much less scary and creates a safe space to explore your inner world and grow in your connection to each other.  

With over 20 years of diverse clinical experience, Megan will help you assess your relationship goals and confidently guide you to a place of deeper understanding and insight.  From the Imago perspective, Megan integrates early life experiences with your experience of today.  This provides the insight couples need to identify and change painful patterns they’ve been living with.  

In addition to couple’s work, Megan works with individuals from a relational perspective.  She has been trained in Imago Singles Therapy and uses the same warm and relaxed approach to accompany you on your journey to self-discovery and healing.   Megan is Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, providing the skills necessary to weather the waves of emotion that are often overwhelming.   As a certified clinical hypnotherapist,  she uses this intervention to help you to let go of defenses and become more comfortable with yourself.  

Thanks to a diverse clinical history, Megan helps a  wide range of clients and with presenting issues.  She is comfortable with sex therapy and integrates sexual issues.    

Megan provides a personalized approach and meets you wherever you might be on your journey.  

Megan earned her BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) at Missouri Western State University and her MSW (Master of Social Work)  at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  She is fully licensed in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland.