Meghan Deneen, Psy.D.

I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from William James College in Newton Massachusetts, with a concentration in Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience. Before joining the Katalyst team, I worked with Boston Public Schools for several years, providing therapy and support to students, families, and educators. My work in the school system was incredibly valuable and taught me the vital importance of encouraging students and families to use their voice and develop their self-advocacy skills. Self-advocacy is an incredible skill and I hope to support all clients to find their inner voice. Within the schools, I worked with students struggling with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, school refusal/avoidance, and the impact of trauma.

In addition, to working with children, I have a strong background supporting individuals in processing, coping, and surviving trauma. I have worked with the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, providing short-term therapy to survivors of sexual abuse. Through this work, I developed a passion for supporting survivors in exploring their sense of self and discovering their resiliency. I believe all people are resilient and with support, can heal and grow into their unique, independent, and strong selves. Throughout my work with trauma, I have also become determined and passionate to provide education about trauma and advocating for change in surrounding communities.

In my therapy approach, I pull from multiple therapeutic modalities in order to best meet the needs of each individual client. Technique aside, the most important part of therapy is establishing a safe and trusting relationship between myself and the client. I value the process of building that relationship and providing clients the space and time to feel comfortable. In my work with trauma, I utilize the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) trauma framework. In addition, I pull from modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Self-Psychology. Each person is unique and there is not a one size fits all approach to therapy.