Meagen Short, LPCC - Therapist in New Mexico

About Meagen

Meagen Short is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for families and parents. She uses clear, straightforward approaches so families can find relief from everyday struggles. Meagen speaks English and Spanish and brings seven years of clinical experience in multiple care settings in New Mexico.

She earned a master’s degree in Counseling and a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education. That background informs how she supports parents and children in early development and family routines.

Background and approach

Meagen has worked in independent practice, early intervention, behavioral health, and community mental health, so she is familiar with common parenting and family demands. In sessions she prioritizes listening without judgment and helping people build useful skills. Meagen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - and adds other evidence-based techniques to fit each person’s situation.

She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Parents often contact her for help with parenting concerns, postpartum depression, and adjustment after big life changes. She also has experience addressing bipolar disorder and immigration-related issues as part of broader treatment plans.

Her style is collaborative and practical, focused on tools families can use at home. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions are offered in multiple online formats to match what works best for each family.

Evidence-based approaches for family and parenting support

Meagen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them into more balanced ones. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that affect daily family life.

She also applies other evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each family. These methods often include skill-building for emotion regulation, problem-solving strategies, and practical parenting tools that can be used at home to manage behavior and routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review what you want to change, consider your family’s needs and preferences, and suggest methods that make sense for your situation. Goals and techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers a flexible way to get regular support. Video calls let families talk face-to-face from home, phone sessions work when screens are difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when schedules are tight. These options help parents fit therapy into busy routines and keep continuity of care during life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address for families?

She works with relationship and family stress, parenting questions, postpartum depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her therapy style?

She favors practical, evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and adapts other methods as needed. Sessions focus on clear tools and steps families can use between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She holds a master’s degree in Counseling and a bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and has seven years of experience in independent practice, early intervention, behavioral health, and community mental health.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico. License details provided are NM LPCC CTB-2025-0898.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different family needs and schedules.

How does payment and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: New Mexico
Languages: English, Spanish

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