You’re here for a reason, probably a variety of reasons.
Maybe you feel “too much” or “not enough.” Maybe you’re exploring your identity and asking questions like, “Who am I,” or “What am I here for.” Or, maybe you’re just going through a really, really tough time right now.
Hi! My name is Megan, and I’m here to help! Welcome to Inherently Worthy Therapeutic Services (LLC).
Whatever your reasons may be for seeking help, let’s connect and get you started on your journey to therapy—to rediscover your inherent worth. Together, we’ll learn and explore all aspects of what make you who you are.
Bottom line, you are inherently worthy. And when we know better, we do better.
Megan Roberts, M.Ed., B.A., ALC | Founder & Owner
Please Note: I am under the supervision of Melissa Scott, M.A., LPC-S
Want to know more about me? I’m happy to share a little about myself!
I started my journey to becoming a counselor with curiosity—and lots and lots of books and TEDTalks.
My interest in the field began with an interest in Psychology. In my undergraduate program, I majored in Psychology and eventually acquired a Bachelor’s of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Samford University.
Along that journey, I figured out that I wanted to do this thing called “counseling” and dive into the world of clinical mental health work. So, I went on to acquire my Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University (War Eagle!).
During my time in my master’s program, I completed a clinical mental health counseling practicum and internship (which means required training counseling hours) at a 24/7 eating disorder recovery center, gaining experience in individual, group, and family therapy as well as crisis work.
After graduating, I became licensed in Alabama as an Associate Licensed Counselor or ALC, which means I can practice counseling/therapy while I am under the supervision of another counselor. My supervisor is Melissa Scott, M.A., LPC-S.
When I’m not doing the counseling things, I enjoy any kind of sport (volleyball, frisbee, pickleball—you name it!), reading lots and lots of books, and spending time with my pup!
If any of the terms listed on this page are unclear or confusing, please visit my Counseling Dictionary.
As a therapist, I offer different types of therapy and delivery methods:
I am only licensed in the state of Alabama, so you must be currently residing in Alabama to receive therapy services from me. Unfortunately, as an ALC I cannot accept insurance. However, I do offer a limited amount of sliding scale appointments, and we can explore using a superbill for potential insurance reimbursement.
With every client, I have two primary goals:
1. Provide a warm, welcoming, affirming environment where you can heal and grow.
2. Serve as a translator for all of the personal, professional, and research knowledge I have so that you can better understand who you are.
So, I practice primarily from a Person-centered perspective, which means I emphasize three key things…
Genuineness/Congruence - I strive to always be honest and match my feelings, thoughts, and actions in the therapy room. For instance, if you say something that perplexes me, I won’t pretend I know what you’re talking about; I’ll ask clarifying questions!
Empathy - In the therapy room, I not only want to understand your situation, but to create an environment where you feel seen, heard, and understood.
Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) - No matter where you are on your therapy journey, I will accept you as you are. There is no “criteria” you must meet before I accept you.
These three key things create an environment where people can heal from their struggles and eventually thrive. While Person-centered therapy is at the core of my work, I take heavy influences from…
Neuroscience - When we know better, we do better, and understanding the brain allows me to better understand you and for you to better understand yourself. I’m happy to provide psychoeducation on how parts of the brain work and what that looks like in human behavior.
Research-/Evidence-based Practices - From years of working on a research team dedicated to children and families around the world, I’ve come to understand the value of staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest scientific information. I regularly research academic and scholarly studies to identify the best potential techniques, strategies, and skills in therapy for whatever you may be working through.
Additionally, I am an Associated Licensed Counselor under supervision, so I am currently working with a weekly basis of case consultation and review from a more experienced therapist. If needed and if granted permission, I am willing to seek out and consult with other experts in the field to better help you (e.g., dieticians, physicians, psychiatrists, and more).
My Psychology Today Profile | meganrobertscounseling@gmail.com
Please Note: Currently, my availability and schedule will be more limited and varied. However, I will be providing an updated schedule as my availability shifts and changes. Please see the graphic below for my general weekly availability for therapy services.
Q: Can I contact you if I have an emergency?
As a therapist in private practice, I am not a primary emergency resource. If you are experiencing an immediate crisis and need immediate care, please utilize resources such as the following:
Q: What kinds of payment do you take?
I currently accept any type of major credit card, cash, and check.
Q: Do you take insurance?
Unfortunately, as an ALC I cannot accept insurance. However, I do offer a limited amount of sliding scale appointments, and we can explore using a superbill for potential insurance reimbursement.
Q: You say you’re an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC). What does that mean?
An Associate Licensed Counselor means that I have the needed educational and clinical experience to practice therapy, but that I still require supervision from a more experienced therapist. All ALCs have supervisors (LPC-S) with whom they meet weekly and discuss the ALC’s current performance and caseloads. ALCs can become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and practice independently once they have acquired a certain amount of supervised clinical practice hours and have been approved by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling.
I am under the supervision of Melissa Scott, M.A., LPC-S.
Q: When are you available?
My schedule for therapy services is pretty variable and changing! Please see the How to Connect with Me webpage for my current availability.
Q: How does therapy work?
We can explore this more in an intake appointment, but to be clear, therapy is not meant to “fix” you. Therapy is about working with a mental health professional in a professional relationship where you examine all aspects of who you are.
Therapy is kind of like a hike. As the therapist, I am your trail guide who you work with to figure out the best trail you want to pursue. I have certain knowledge and expertise about the available trails, and you know yourself best and what types of trails you want to explore. We both work together to help you find your next step—and your next path—forward. This means both parties work together; therapy is NOT just me doing things for you!
I have another question that’s not answered here. How can I ask it?
You can reach out to me and ask your question! Feel free to email me at meganrobertscounseling@gmail.com
Crisis Resources
Resources for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Resources for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Resources for Eating Disorder Recovery
When people come to therapy, it’s often because they feel unworthy in some way.
Countless messages about our appearance, ability, performance, relationships, and more slowly teach us to feel unworthy about ourselves. Overt/covert and verbal/nonverbal experiences tell us that we are unworthy in some way. We learn that we’re “too” sensitive, aggressive, dramatic, emotional, that we’re “too” tall, short, big, small, that we’re “too” weird, talkative, quiet, unusual. Eventually, we come to believe that we are “too much,” and we forget who we are.
That’s why I am here to help.
Like all humans, you were born with an inherent worthiness that cannot be changed, no matter what. With the world we live in and the experiences we go through, we can sometimes forget our inherent value as human beings, and I’m here to help you reconnect with and remember this.
First and foremost, my approach to counseling is to recognize your intrinsic value as a whole human being. There is nothing you can say or do that would make me see you as any less or any more valuable than you already are. You are valued exactly as you are, and my role is to support and guide you in exploring all aspects of ‘you.’
In “professional therapy terms,” under the supervision of Melissa Scott, LPC-S, I practice from a person-centered approach that is further informed by neuroscience, evidence-based research, and a holistic, lifespan view of the human experience. I am also comfortable working with clients who desire Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-focused Therapy approaches. My areas of focus are clients who are 18- to 22-years-old, college students (community, undergraduate, master’s, Ph.D., etc), clients battling body image concerns and eating disorders, and LGBTQ+ clients.
Regardless of who you are and what you are working through, I am always happy to connect with you! Please feel free to send me an email at meganrobertscounseling@gmail.com.
No matter what you’ve learned, the worth was inside of you the whole time. Together, we’ll work to rediscover and embrace it.
–Megan Roberts, ALC, B.A., M.Ed.
“When we know better, we do better.”