Megan Dunlavey-Schule, LICSW, AADC

Pronouns

She/her/hers

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Kenyon College

Master of Social Work, University of Montana 

Therapeutic Orientation

I use a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to better understand the circumstances that have led an individual to where they are today, then work collaboratively on recovery, primarily using Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Assertiveness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Community Resiliency Model.  

Clinical Interests 

Anxiety and related disorders, depression, trauma, financial social work and supervision

Bio 

I was raised in Charleston, then left West Virginia for 20 years to live, go to school and work in Ohio, Montana, and North Carolina before returning to West Virginia to work at WVU. I am so happy to be back in a place that truly feels like home. When friends told me years ago that my style of support during difficult times was helpful, I was inspired to pursue a BA in Psychology and then an MSW so that I could make a career out of supporting others. I have experience working in community mental health centers with people of all ages and circumstances and especially enjoy creating genuine therapeutic relationships with clients where they feel safe and empowered to heal, learn coping skills, and improve how they feel about themselves and their futures.

Hobbies

Outside of work I enjoy hiking, reading, watching football, doing crossword puzzles, spending time with family, and exploring new places with my husband and our dog.