Shira Meged, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Shira is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York and Maryland
More about Shira
- 13 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC, LCPC
I’m a therapist, forensic investigator, and writer, and I bring all of those parts of me into the way I work. My background is in trauma, anxiety, life transitions, identity, and the complicated stories we carry about ourselves and our relationships. I often work with people who are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside.
I’m trauma-informed, strength-based, and deeply respectful of how much you’ve already survived and adapted. My work is shaped by an understanding of the nervous system, attachment, and how past experiences quietly influence the present.
Therapy is about helping you come back into a more honest, steady, authentic, and compassionate relationship with yourself. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I integrate insight-oriented work with practical tools, which may include mindfulness, parts work, gentle somatic awareness, and creative or reflective exercises.
I truly believe therapy can be both deep and human, and sometimes even funny. At its core, my work is about helping you feel safer in your body, clearer in your mind, and more connected to your inner compass.
Specialties
Licenses
Shira Meged's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528571155.
- LMHC · New York · 008268 · Renews August 2026
- LCPC · Maryland · LC13151 · Renews January 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Shira Meged offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Shira Meged works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Shira Meged speak?
Shira Meged speaks English.
How many years of experience does Shira Meged have?
Shira Meged has 13 years of experience.
Where is Shira Meged licensed to practice?
Shira Meged is licensed to practice in New York and Maryland.
Does Shira Meged accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Shira Meged accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Shira Meged accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Shira Meged does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Shira Meged?
Shira Meged can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Shira Meged?
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