Megan Dixon, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor & Therapist | Licensed Clinical Social Worker | CARE Counseling, Inc.
Megan Dixon, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and Clinical Supervisor at CARE Counseling, Inc. She provides psychotherapy for adults with complex posttraumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD), dissociative disorders, and other trauma-related concerns, using an integrative, collaborative approach. In-person appointments are available at CARE Counseling, Inc.’s Gold Coast, Chicago office, with telehealth available throughout Illinois.
Clinical focus: Adults; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); trauma, Domestic violence survivors, cults survivors, narcissistic abuse and control; complex PTSD (cPTSD), dissociative disorders and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID; trauma); EMDR and Internal family systems (IFS), Somatic Internal family systems (IFS).
About Megan
Traumatic experiences can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, your relationships, and your community. I offer a gentle, compassionate space to explore those experiences and their ongoing impact. I approach this work with respect for the ways you have survived and the strengths you bring to therapy.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, individualized, and non-pathologizing. I integrate trauma-informed psychotherapy and neuroscience, drawing from approaches such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic practices, and psychodynamic therapy. Through exploration and psychoeducation, we can work toward understanding difficult symptoms in context and responding to them with greater compassion.
I believe that deeper connection with your inner experience can support meaningful changes in your relationships and everyday life. Together, we will identify what well-being means to you and work toward greater integration, self-understanding, and connection. I value the opportunity to support your growth in ways that honor your experiences and goals.
Education
- Aurora University | Aurora, IL
Master of Social Work | 2020 - Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology | 2015
Therapeutic Approaches and Professional Skills
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Somatic EMDR
- Polyvagal-informed approaches
- Interpersonal neurobiology frameworks
- Ego state approaches
- Clinical hypnosis
- Narrative therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-based practices
Location and Appointments
- In-person appointments: Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois
- Telehealth: Available throughout Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Megan Dixon work with?
Megan provides psychotherapy for adults, with a focus on complex PTSD, dissociative disorders, and other trauma-related concerns.
What approaches does Megan Dixon use?
Megan draws on EMDR, Internal Family Systems, somatic approaches, psychodynamic therapy, and other methods listed in her training. Her style is collaborative, individualized, and non-pathologizing.
Where are appointments available?
In-person appointments are available at CARE’s Gold Coast, Chicago office, with telehealth available throughout Illinois.
Next Step
Contact CARE Counseling, Inc. to ask about working with Megan in Gold Coast, Chicago or by telehealth in Illinois, current openings, and the intake process.