Meet Megan Gerner

Licensed Professional Counselor

About Me

Hello! I am the owner and founder of Tend & Co. Counseling. The choice to seek counseling is a brave one and I would be honored to be a part of your journey. When working alongside clients, I focus on cultivating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment. My goal is to provide you with the tools you need to feel safe and empowered in your journey.

Sessions with me may include conversations around awareness of self, burnout, relationships, mindfulness, self-compassion, nervous system regulation and healing from trauma. I believe it necessary to approach each client with kindness and understanding. I recognize that the needs of each person are unique, and I work to cultivate a therapeutic relationship that best suits your needs.

My Specialties:

  • Teens and Young Adults

  • PTSD and Trauma

  • IFS Informed EMDR

  • Inner-child work and reparenting

  • Stress and burnout

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Struggles with self-esteem and self-confidence 

  • Nervous system healing and regulation

  • Life Transitions

  • People Pleasing and struggles with boundaries

  • Mindfulness and self awareness

Details

  • Counseling Sessions 50-minutes | $185

  • Counseling Session 90-minutes | $360

  • I am an out-of-network provider for all insurances. The full session fee is charged at the time of session. HSA or FSA cards are accepted. I can provide a monthly superbill to submit to your insurance company to consider reimbursement.

  • Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) License #:82592

My Counseling Background 

I began my career by helping adolescents and young adults work through trauma and navigate major life transitions through individual, family and group work. I have since gained experience working in a university counseling center working with college and graduate students struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Additionally, I have experience as a therapist in higher levels of care facilities, working in various positions including running outpatient groups as well as conducting level of care assessments.

My Credentials 

I went to Texas A&M University where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in English and went to Texas State University for my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and EMDR Trained (Eye Movement Desensitization). Read more in the next section for a more information about my qualifications. 

Education and Certifications

  • I received my Bachelor of Art’s in Psychology in 2013 from Texas A&M University

  • I graduated with my Master’s of Professional Counseling from Texas State University in 2017.

  • I attended EMDR training through Rick Levinson in 2022. This consists of 2 full weekends of training and 10 hours of group consultation.

  • I received my certification to utilize EMDR + IFS parts protocol by Kendhal Hart, PsyD, LPC-S, EMDRIA Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Trainer

  • HIPAA and Texas Ethics training from Amanda Ellis in 2023. Amanda is Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) and serves on the TBLS Administrative Law Exam Commission.