Meghan Ringler, LCSW is a licensed mental health clinician providing services in Arizona and Illinois (offering in office therapy in Scottsdale, AZ and telehealth therapy in Arizona and Illinois).

Meghan obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology at DePauw University where she took part in various research projects related to psychology. She received her masters degree in Social Work at the University of Denver and specialized in working with family systems. It was through this program she learned the importance of including the family when treating a client.

Meghan brings nearly 5 years of experience working in community and outpatient settings treating a variety of concerns. Through her experience she has developed a passion for treating those experiencing OCD and anxiety related disorders. Meghan is specialized in treating OCD and anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and panic disorder using exposure response prevention. She has experience working with kids, adolescents, and adults and their families.

Meghan’s approach focuses on empowering clients to accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions in their lives. By integrating ACT’s principles with the structured techniques of ERP, she guides clients in confronting their fears and reducing compulsive behaviors in a safe and supportive environment. Meghan believes that response prevention is the special sauce for meaningful change when it comes to OCD. The less we can engage with our compulsions the more our OCD shrinks.

Meghan understands that OCD can be overwhelming, and she is committed to providing compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs. Together, you will work to develop effective coping strategies, enhance psychological flexibility, and foster resilience.

Meghan enjoys working with all subtypes of OCD as she believes all can be treated with the same tools in different ways. Additionally, Meghan has specialized training in Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) this is a different form of evidence based therapy for OCD that does not typically involve exposures, instead it focuses on the cognitive process, specifically inferential confusion that arises from a person's faulty reasoning processes. I-CBT helps clients see how their OCD develops and teaches them to regain trust in their senses in the here & now. Meghan believes that both ERP and I-CBT are valuable forms of treatment for OCD, she emphasizes that OCD therapy isn’t always one size fits all.

Meghan believes that utilizing humor and play is a great way to disentangle ourselves from the seriousness of our mind. She likes to say if you can laugh while you’re doing the hard thing, you can bet your brain is learning something new!

A bit about Meghan- She is originally from Michigan, and is excited to no longer deal with cold winters. Meghan enjoys swimming, trying new restaurants, and listening to live music. Meghan is proud to be a part of the CalmOCD team and is excited to assist clients on their road to healing.