Introducing Dr. Michelle Maegly

Hello!

Time is precious, and I’m humbled that you are taking the time to read more about my background and the services I provide. I’ll keep it pithy I promise!

At the age of 16, a friend suggested I become a psychologist because I was a “good listener.”

So I listened to her and took a psychology class to learn more. When two beloved teachers suggested it would be a good fit, I applied to Muskingum College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. I then earned my master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at Xavier University after my closest advisor told me about Xavier’s program. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, where I applied at the suggestion of a classmate. Then I received additional post-doctoral training at a large, local community mental health and addiction services agency- a position I accepted after listening to the advice of a trusted mentor. When Dr. Bryant offered me the opportunity to join her practice, I listened…and it felt right. There’s a theme here.  

I believe listening is essential to make the most of our journey.

Listening to messages we are receiving, listening to opportunities that arise, listening to our gut reactions, listening to lessons learned from mistakes, listening to difficult feedback, listening to our bodies, listening to our loved ones more fully, and listening to our inner selves. Sometimes the messages are jumbled, buried, confusing, or something we’ve chosen to avoid. We end up listening to the wrong voices. We listen to the voices of our critics, the voices of the past, the voices of doubt, the voices of social pressure, the voices of fear, the voices of temptation, and the voice of apathy. Somehow, we must each find a way to tune those voices out, quiet down, stop the inner chatter, soothe the nerves, and focus on listening to what matters. My experience has shown me that therapy can be an important key in learning to truly listen to what one needs to be their best self.

Wellness and personal growth are best pursued within a trusting, judgment-free, safe, open, empathic, and honest therapy relationship.

I strive to develop this type of relationship with each and every client because within that relationship lies the foundation for lasting change. I’m fully committed to exploring and understanding each client’s perspective, background, culture, values, lifestyle, and choices. In our work together, I hope to help my clients discover their strengths and learn the skills necessary to develop lives they want to live. To achieve this goal, I utilize elements of multiple, science-supported models of treatment, such as insight-oriented approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, and third-wave behavioral techniques. Or more simply: exploration, acceptance, change, and flexibility.

I work with individuals and couples on issues such as: depression, anxiety, severe mental illness, trauma, conflict resolution, military veteran issues, aging, parenting, marital difficulties, adjustment problems, feeling out of control, being overwhelmed, and feeling lost.

If you or someone you know is interested in receiving more information about my services, please feel free to reach out and I will be happy to answer your questions.