Hi! I’m Megan Ocando, LMHC, LPC, and the founder of Mindful Place Therapy.
I opened my private practice because I wanted to create a space where people could receive individualized care and feel genuinely understood. I know that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to make the process feel approachable, supportive, and collaborative.
I work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, dissociative disorders (including DID), addiction and recovery concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. While these experiences can look different for everyone, one thing I have learned is that people often make more sense than they realize once they understand the “why” behind what they are experiencing.
One of my core beliefs is that knowledge is power. I take an educational approach to therapy and spend time helping clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, past experiences, and nervous system all work together. When we understand what’s happening, we are often better able to respond to it.
My approach is person-centered, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, psychoeducation, and other evidence-based approaches based on each client’s individual needs. I also enjoy using examples, metaphors, role-playing, and practical exercises to help clients connect what we discuss in session to their everyday lives.
I believe therapy should be an active process. While I will support and guide you, I also encourage growth outside of sessions through reflection, skill practice, and sometimes homework assignments. Therapy is not about being “fixed” it’s about gaining insight, building skills, and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you want to be.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, struggling with OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationship concerns, or simply trying to better understand yourself, I would be honored to be part of your journey.
What It’s Like to Work With Me:
Clients often tell me that I am warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interrogation. While I provide support and validation, I am also honest and direct when needed. I enjoy using psychoeducation, mindfulness, role-playing, metaphors, and practical examples to help clients connect what we discuss in session to their everyday lives. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I work hard to create a space where clients feel both supported and challenged to grow.