Dr. Megan Connell

The Lens Shifter

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Neuroaffirming therapist dedicated to empowering neurodiverse women to set boundaries, let go of shame, recover from burnout, unmask, and cultivate true self-acceptance.

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I am in the empowerment business. Whether it be through individual therapy, articles, videos or talks, I work to educate and empower those I work with to better their lives.

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Author of Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy a guide for the clinician game master from W.W. Norton Press. The first book on the applied use of TTRPGs in therapy.

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Dr. Megan Connell is a board-certified psychologist who provides neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic women, including high-masking and late-diagnosed autistic women.

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Applied Gaming

Finding creative ways to use personal interests of my clients is a passion of mine. Helping to develop the use of Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPG) in therapy has been one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. I have had the privilege of running groups using TTRPGs for the past seven years, and my work has been featured internationally. I currently run applied gaming groups through Health Quest Innovative Therapeutics and also provide training for mental health professionals wanting to learn more of how to use TTRPGs in therapy themselves.

Individual Therapy

In addition to group work I offer individual therapy services for a wide array of diagnosis. I specialize in working with women and girls on the autism spectrum, anxiety, and trauma. I offer both in person and virtual sessions and am able to provide care in over 40 states thanks to the PsyPact.

Consultation

I am provide consultation services to professionals wanting to use TTRPGs in their practice as well as for media and gaming companies wanting to better understand how to provide intentional accurate representation of psychological themes. I can also provide consultation services discussing the impacts of gaming on learning and growth.

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Health Quest Innovative Therapeutics

I practice at Health Quest where we curate care for the individual needs of our clients. At Health Quest I provide individual and group therapy.

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