Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care for Every Stage of Life

Beginning therapy is an investment in your well-being, and finding a therapist who is both knowledgeable and genuinely invested in your growth is essential. Megan Ciraco provides thoughtful, evidence-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment, helping clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Megan is currently completing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Merrimack College after earning her bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut, where she also completed minors in Neuroscience and Human Development & Family Sciences. Her academic training reflects a strong foundation in human behavior, brain science, and lifespan development, allowing her to provide care that is both compassionate and grounded in current psychological research.

Under the supervision of licensed clinician Julian Finnegan, LMFT and others at the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, Megan works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional dysregulation, and other mental health concerns. She believes that therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, individualized, and built upon a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Clinical Interests

OCD Treatment, Anxiety & Stress Management
Helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while developing practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.

Depression & Emotional Wellness
Supporting clients in building resilience, increasing self-awareness, and creating meaningful changes through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Life Transitions & Personal Growth
Providing support through major life changes, academic stress, relationship concerns, identity development, and adjustment challenges.

Psychological Assessment & Neurodevelopment
Drawing from extensive experience in neuropsychological assessment, Megan has developed a strong understanding of cognitive, behavioral, and developmental functioning across the lifespan, allowing her to approach treatment with a comprehensive clinical perspective.

Education & Clinical Training

Megan’s clinical training combines graduate-level counseling education with extensive experience in psychological assessment and behavioral health settings. Before beginning her clinical practicum, she worked as a Neuropsychological Evaluator, administering psychological assessments, conducting clinical interviews, collaborating with supervising psychologists, and developing individualized intervention recommendations. This experience strengthened her clinical observation skills and deepened her understanding of diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.

Her current practicum at Behavioral Wellness Clinic allows her to integrate evidence-based counseling techniques with supervised clinical experience, providing individualized therapy while continuing advanced professional training.

Research & Academic Experience

Throughout her education at the University of Connecticut, Megan actively participated in psychological research focused on child development, adversity, prosocial behavior, neuroscience, and behavioral science. Her research experience included literature reviews, participant recruitment, data collection, laboratory procedures, and collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams. This research background reinforces her commitment to delivering therapy informed by current psychological science and evidence-based practice.

Begin Your Care

Megan provides therapy under clinical supervision from Julian Finnegan, LMFT, at the  Behavioral Wellness Clinic, offering compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based care for individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to develop meaningful and lasting change.