Red lotus flower on water with bokeh background. Meg Maginn, LCSW, is a distinguished psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience in mental health treatment.
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Meg Maginn, L.C.S.W

Meg Maginn, LCSW, is a distinguished psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience in mental health treatment. As the founder and director of Eating Disorder Associates and Lifeworks NY, she has dedicated her professional career to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for individuals, groups, couples, and families.

Her expertise is in Eating Disorders and complex trauma and spans to multiple critical areas, including addiction, ADHD, OCD and other mental health challenges. Meg also works with LGBTQIA+ and transgender populations, offering a nuanced and inclusive approach to mental health care. She is trained in diverse therapeutic modalities and holds post graduate certificates in EMDR, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Ketamine/psychedelic assisted therapy and evidence-based treatments like CBT, DBT, Imago couples therapy, divorce mediation and internal family systems.

Beyond her clinical practice, Meg serves as a life coach, clinical supervisor, public speaker, workshop/retreat leader, writer and professional motivational consultant. She works with mental health practitioners seeking to develop private practices, and is notably one of the first practitioners licensed to conduct psilocybin-assisted therapy in Oregon. Currently, she is involved in research on the impact of Ketamine and psilocybin on eating disorders and mental health.

Meg’s innovative approach emphasizes personalized, evidence-based treatment through collaborative efforts with medical professionals, schools, and community-based programs, ensuring comprehensive and holistic mental health care.

    • Bachelor of Arts (BA): State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany)

    • Master of Social Work (MSW): State University of New York at Stony Brook (SUNY Stony Brook)

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): Licensed by the State of New York, Georgia, Florida

    • Psilocybin assisted therapist: Licensed by the State of Oregon

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Life/Business coach

    • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Maudsley Method for Eating Disorders

    • Imago Therapy for Couples

    • Divorce Mediation

    • Psychedelic Integration and Self-Harm

    • Licensed Psilocybin Assisted Therapist (Oregon)

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Exposure and Response Therapy (CERP)

    • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

    • Sex Therapy

    • Eating Disorders: Founder and Director of Eating Disorder Associates

    • Trauma and PTSD

    • Anxiety

    • Depression and Mood Disorders

    • Addiction

    • ADHD

    • OCD

    • Relationship Issues: Couples and Family Therapy

    • Sex Therapy

    • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies: Psilocybin and Ketamine

    • Specialty in Working with Spouses/Family Members of Transgender Individuals: Utilizes a gender-affirmative approach to support family members of transgender individuals.

    • NASW National Association of Social Workers

    • IOCDF International OCD Foundation

    • NEDA National Eating Disorders Association

    • AASECT American Association of Sexuality Educators

    • IAEDP International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals

    • WPATH World Professional Association for Transgender Health

    • EMDRIA EMDR International Association

    • ANAD National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

    • MAPS Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

  • “My daughter was suffering from anorexia. I brought her to a number of therapists without success. Meg was able to work miracles with her. We are so grateful to Meg.”

    Denise M.

  • "As a therapist specializing in eating disorders, I have immense respect for Meg's expertise in this field She is a trusted colleague and mentor, and I have learned a great deal from her approach to treatment."

    Janet Fox, LMSW

  • "Meg's dedication to treating eating disorders and mental health issues is evident in her every interaction with patients. Her extensive experience has equipped her with a profound understanding of these complex conditions. I have full confidence in referring patients to her for compassionate and effective care."

    Dr. Jeff DeSarbo, Psychiatrist

  • "I loved Meg’s Coaching Program. We were able to focus on my relationship issues. After 6 months I gained clarity, confidence and strategies to improve in this area. I feel so hopeful now."

    Stacey B.

  • “I read about the benefits of ketamine and tried it without any real breakthroughs until I integrated therapy. Meg’s expertise made all the difference.” 

    Mike F.