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Megumi Britt

Megumi Britt

LCSW

Therapist · Tennessee · 15+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

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  • Strengths-based approach
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • English and Japanese

About Megumi

Megumi Britt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with nearly 15 years of experience. She works with adults and adolescents who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and related concerns. Megumi uses a straightforward, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are.

Her background includes work in juvenile and criminal courts, correctional settings, and residential programs. That experience informs practical strategies for relapse prevention, adjustment, and life changes. She centers sessions on the person's own strengths and goals rather than labels.

Megumi’s style is client-centered and strengths-based. She pairs that orientation with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and paced to fit their goals.

She also draws on mindfulness practices and narrative work to help people manage strong emotions and reframe difficult stories from their past. Motivational interviewing is used when clients want support making specific changes, such as reducing substance use or improving daily routines.

Megumi speaks English and Japanese and is familiar with a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, caregiver strain, chronic pain and disability, workplace issues, interpersonal communication problems, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. She focuses on practical next steps and clear, respectful conversation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English, Japanese

Approaches for online work and practical change

Megumi uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, respect, and building on a person’s strengths to set useful goals. This approach is helpful for people who want collaborative support and clear next steps in their daily life.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thought and behavior patterns and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or low mood. CBT is often used for problem-solving and creating routines that help with sleep, stress, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Megumi will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Megumi about what will work best for timing and session length so therapy fits into everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English, Japanese
License (Tennessee)
LCSW · No. 5529
NPI
1508532086

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues like sleep problems and workplace stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and strengths-based, using cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and narrative techniques to create practical plans.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has nearly 15 years of experience, including work with adolescents and adults in courts, correctional facilities, and residential programs.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee and practices there.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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