THERAPY FOR ANXIETY & BURNOUT IN ENCINITAS CA

From exhaustion and overdrive to clarity and ease

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Do any of these scenarios sound like you?

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You’re experiencing headaches, heart palpitations, sleep problems, but your Dr. can’t find any causes. You’re overwhelmed and even the smallest things can set you off. You’re going through a big life transition and can’t find your footing. You feel like life is a race and that you’re always behind. Your brain is always trying to solve for a problem that might not even happen. You’ve made too many decisions for the day, feel anxious questioning if any of them are even right.

You’re NOT alone and you can get support.

Individual Therapy
for Anxiety and Burnout

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What’s Included:

  • Support for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or life transitions.

  • Techniques to manage intrusive thoughts, worry, and chronic stress.

  • Mindfulness, somatic tools, and CBT interventions for emotional regulation.

  • Guidance on work-life balance, boundaries, and self-care.

  • Personalized strategies for clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Timeline and Process:

  • Weekly sessions (or as clinically recommended).

  • Initial consultation to explore challenges and set goals.

  • Collaborative treatment plan with actionable exercises.

  • Regular check-ins to ensure progress and adapt approach.

Payment Details:

  • $185 per session.

  • Private pay and sliding scale options available.

  • Major insurances accepted.

  • Flexible scheduling offered. 

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You’re literally not alone.
The research shows…

Anxiety affects 1 in 5 adults annually

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, often emerging alongside chronic stress, burnout, and sleep disruption.

66% of workers report symptoms of burnout

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions, often emerging alongside chronic stress, burnout, and sleep disruption.

Burnout and anxiety are strongly linked

Research consistently shows that as burnout increases, anxiety symptoms increase in parallel—reflecting shared nervous system dysregulation and prolonged stress activation.

Workplace stress is a primary driver of burnout, second to caregiving burnout (hello working parents!)

High demands, low autonomy, and insufficient support are among the strongest predictors—regardless of personality, motivation, or coping skills.

3X higher response rates with CBT Therapy

Research shows individuals receiving cognitive behavioral therapy had almost three times (or 3xs) higher response rates than those not receiving support. (Pubmed)

The benefits of therapy last beyond session.

Large meta-analyses show that improvements in anxiety continue for 6–12 months after treatment with relatively low relapse rates (as low as 0–14%). PMC

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Wondering why you feel this way?

Anxiety is, at its core, a protective response. When your brain perceives pressure, uncertainty, or overload, it stays in a heightened state of alert to help you “manage” what feels like too much. Burnout happens when that state is prolonged without adequate rest or regulation. Over time, the system that is designed to protect you begins to feel like it is working against you. You are not broken. You are likely overextended.

    • Chronic overstimulation - Constant notifications, noise, decision-making, and digital input keep the brain in a near-continuous state of processing.

    • High internal and external expectations - Many people are navigating pressure to perform, succeed, parent well, maintain relationships, and “hold it together” simultaneously.

    • Lack of true rest and recovery - Rest is often fragmented or replaced with distraction rather than nervous system restoration.

    • Emotional labor and invisible load - Managing others’ needs, anticipating problems, and carrying mental “to-do lists” can create ongoing cognitive exhaustion.

    • Limited support or feeling alone in stress - Without consistent emotional or practical support, the nervous system stays in survival mode longer.

    • Life transitions and cumulative stress - Major shifts—parenthood, work changes, health issues, relationship stress—build on each other rather than occurring in isolation.

How therapy can help you feel less on overdrive:

Therapy is not about becoming “more productive.” It is about restoring regulation, clarity, and a sense of internal steadiness so your life no longer requires constant recovery from itself.

You’re likely reading this because your system may be asking for something different—not more effort, but more peace, support, and space to recover. Therapy helps slow the cycle, regulate the nervous system, and untangle the patterns that keep you in survival mode—so you can move from simply coping to feeling steady, clear, and more like yourself again. It can provide tools to reset, release, find peace, fill life with less chaos and more calm. 

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Have We Met Yet?

I’m Megan

Licensed Therapist | Toddler Mom | Waterwoman

I earned my undergraduate degree at UC San Diego and my Masters (MSW) from San Diego State University, where I honed my passion for supporting people through life’s ups and downs. I’m trained in EMDR, trauma-focused work with families and children, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and I support clients by blending top-down (from the mind) and bottom-up (from the body) somatic approaches to help nervous systems feel more settled and grounded.

I specialize in women’s mental health, especially maternal mental health, after seeing a gap in support for moms navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and the chaos of early parenting. Over the years, I’ve worked with women, mothers, teens, children, and families—helping them find balance, insight, and a little more peace in the messy, beautiful moments of life.

I started Seaworthy Therapy to create a space where healing feels human, relatable, and hopeful —where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s waves. My goal is to help clients build resilience, reconnect with themselves, and find more flow in their lives.

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What Others Are Saying

  • She helps clients align in mind, body and spirit

    “Megan helps her clients align in mind, body, and spirit creating wholeness and peace within. She supports and encourages her clients toward growth and lasting change!”

    — S.W.

  • Megan is down-to-earth and approachable

    “Megan is a down-to-earth and approachable therapist! She brings a high level of authenticity to her personable connections with others, and immediately provides a sense of calm when talking to her. I highly recommend working with Megan!”

    — S.M.

  • Warm and compassionate

    “Megan is a truly exceptional therapist who combines deep knowledge with a warm, compassionate approach. Her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space allows clients to feel truly seen and heard. Highly recommend, Megan!”

    — H.C.

  • She encourages personal exploration

    “Megan creates a welcoming space that encourages personal exploration and growth. Her supportive approach helps clients build confidence as they navigate life's challenges!”

    — F.V.

  • She helps clients feel genuinely heard and supported

    “Megan is an incredibly caring and insightful therapist who brings a thoughtful and personalized approach to each session. She creates an atmosphere of trust and openness, allowing clients to feel genuinely heard and supported.”

    — A.M.

  • Megan is a blend of fun, directness and compassion

    “Megan is a wonderful blend of fun, directness, and compassion. She brings warmth and wisdom to each session, helping clients feel both challenged and supported. Her approach is refreshingly honest, making every step of growth feel achievable.”

    — J.W.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We are in network with major providers in CA: United Healthcare, Optum and Aetna.

  • I accept private pay clients and have set fees per session

    • $185 per session

    • Sliding scale available for special circumstances

    • OON (out of network) benefits support - If we do not take your insurance and you have a PPO. We can provide a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement.

  • You can reach me anytime via our contact page or email. I aim to respond within 24-48 hrs. I will set up a time to talk with you for a consult to make sure we are a great fit. The next steps after the call is to set up your client portal, set up insurance or payment (whatever structure fits you), and finalize scheduling sessions. You will receive client access to your portal for all necessary documents before we formally begin. Then we jump in to treatment, first with an initial diagnostic and intake session, where we set goals, identify your areas of need and develop a specialized treatment plan.