Megan Smith (she/her)

Mental Health Therapy Intern

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Hello! My name is Megan Smith, and I’m currently a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Grand View University. I’m excited to join Heart and Solutions as a counseling intern, where I will be gaining hands-on experience while continuing to grow both professionally and personally. My goal as an intern at Heart and Solutions is to empower you to discover your strengths, heal from past experiences, and build a resilient, fulfilling life through compassionate, culturally responsive, and collaborative counseling. I am committed to providing empathetic, evidence-based support as you navigate emotional, relational, and life challenges. My hope is to create a safe, respectful, and affirming space where you feel valued, understood, and motivated to achieve personal growth and lasting wellness.

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Megan is open to working with clients from all communities we serve in alignment with Heart and Solutions’ Commitment to Inclusion.

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Locations

Ames

What types of payment do you accept?

Heart and Solutions accepts insurance, private pay and multiple types of community funding! Find additional information about billing and insurance here.

 

Clients

  • Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Areas of Focus

I provide Therapy services for a variety of concerns, but I am especially passionate about:

  • ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness or Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues
  • Couples
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Prenatal, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sleep Disturbance
  • Systemic Stressors
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • ADHD
  • Anger
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness or Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues
  • Couples
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Prenatal, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sleep Disturbance
  • Systemic Stressors
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation

Regardless of your situation, my goal is to create a welcoming space where you can grow and heal.

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I’ve always been drawn to meaningful connections and supporting others through life’s challenges, which has guided me toward a career in counseling. Outside of my academic and professional pursuits, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, tending to my summer garden, playing with my parents’ sweet Bernedoodle, Emmy, and unwinding with personal growth podcasts that inspire reflection, learning, and self-awareness.