WELCOME TO PAPILLON PLACE WELLNESS CENTER, LLC
Papillon Place Wellness Center, LLC is home to mental health therapist Megan C. W. Bridges, Associate Licensed Counselor supervised by Dr. Melanie Drake Wallace, LPC-S. Megan partners with either one of her specially trained, papillon therapy dogs or one of her equine co-therapists to provide compassionate care. Megan's areas of expertise include the human-animal bond, mental wellness, emotional regulation, relationship building, adults, children and teens, autism, ADHD, and substance abuse treatment.
Megan Bridges
Megan C. W. Bridges is dedicated to providing compassionate counseling services to individuals seeking support and guidance. With a focus on the human-animal bond and mental wellness, Megan offers a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their emotional and psychological well-being. Partnering with her papillon dogs and equine co-therapists, Megan's approach integrates the healing power of building safe relationships with animals into the therapeutic process. She is currently in the process of earning a certification in Animal Assisted Play Therapy(R) because she believes EVERYONE can benefit from play!
Why Papillons?
Papillon is the French word for butterfly. It is pronounced like "pappy-yawn". Papillon dogs are known specifically for their ears that resemble butterfly wings. Butterflies, or Papillons, represent growth and transformation. Megan chose to partner with papillons in therapy work because of their naturally playful and engaging personalities. Megan also partners with her honorary papillon - Rumor the border collie.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Megan's therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and elements of Child-Centered Play Therapy with the healing power of the human-animal bond, canine-assisted therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual, focusing on emotional regulation, relationship building, symptom management, trauma recovery, and substance abuse treatment.
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one counseling sessions to address personal challenges and promote mental wellness.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Incorporating the supportive presence of papillon dogs and equine co-therapists to facilitate emotional healing and personal growth.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Specialized support for individuals navigating the complexities of substance abuse and addiction recovery.
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