Meet Megan Relson  MS, LPCC

Navigating the different stages of life can bring unexpected challenges. Having a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental counselor alongside you can provide the clarity, hope, and support you need to move toward your goals.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. You may wonder, Where do I begin? Can I really open up about the things closest to my heart and mind? My commitment is to meet you exactly where you are. I offer a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy—one that honors your whole self: mind, body, and spirit. I believe your identity, life experiences, and environment all shape your wellbeing and your path forward.

I aim to provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for individuals age 11 and up (please connect for a free consultation if your child is younger than this, in some circumstances we may be an appropriate fit), regardless of background or ability. Together, we will explore your goals and work through areas where you may feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed—so you can move toward a sense of balance, meaning, and connection, whatever that looks like for you.

I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, college students, educators, parents and adults through life’s significant transitions—school and career shifts, relationships, competitive athletics, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. My clinical areas of focus include grief and loss, anxiety, depression (including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders), identity development, self-esteem, chronic health diagnoses including autoimmune disorders and chronic pain. 

I have obtained training in several evidence-based therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am currently pursuing an advanced Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International (PSI) which I expect to be completed by early summer 2025.

With over a decade of experience supporting equity-deserving communities in the Twin Cities Metro area—including 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth and families—I bring a deep commitment to culturally responsive care. I hold a master’s degree in school counseling from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and completed my clinical licensure training at the University of Saint Thomas. I am licensed in Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and in Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Outside of work, I am a proud mama to both human and fur babies. I find joy in canoeing, cross-country skiing, running, ceramics, painting, cooking, traveling, practicing my Spanish and exploring new foods. 
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I look forward to partnering with you on your wellness journey.

Insurance & Payment
I am in-network with the following providers: Bind, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, HealthPartners, Hennepin Health, Medical Assistance (MA), Medica, UCare, UMR, and United Healthcare. I also accept private pay and health savings accounts. If cost is a barrier to therapy please feel free to connect with me directly about a sliding fee scale and pro bono options. I am committed to offering affordable spaces for individuals and families in my schedule, especially those from diverse backgrounds, historically marginalized communities or in the infertility, perinatal or postpartum space.