Meghan Ekins brings a calm, grounded presence, and a strong belief in the healing power of authentic connection. She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients of all ages feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. With warmth, creativity, and curiosity, Meghan walks alongside each individual or family as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and discover new ways of engaging with themselves and the world around them.
At Foundations Counseling, Meghan works with a large variety of clients who may be seeking therapy services that include:
· Child & Adolescent Counseling – emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, identity exploration, behavioral concerns, parent-child conflict, life transitions, academic and social challenges
· Young Adult Support – life transitions, anxiety, relationship issues, self-discovery, grief and loss, stress management, emerging adulthood, boundary setting
· Parent Collaboration – communication strategies, emotional support for caregivers, behavior management, developmental understanding, play-based engagement
· Play & Expressive Therapy – child-centered play-based therapy, mindfulness, expressive arts, symbolic processing, developmentally appropriate interventions
· Mental Health and Wellness – anxiety, depression, identity development, self-esteem, emotional regulation, trauma-informed care
Meghan Ekins holds a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado and dual Bachelor of Science Degrees in Psychology and in Family, Community, and Human Development from the University of Utah. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and young adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Meghan has specialized training in play therapy and integrates developmentally appropriate and expressive modalities into her therapeutic work. She also emphasizes collaboration with caregivers and families to support sustainable, whole-system change. Meghan is dedicated to creating a space where clients feel safe to explore, grow, and connect more deeply with themselves and others.
Meghan Ekins’s Professional Affiliations:
· American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
· American Counseling Association (ACA)
· American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA)
· Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD)
· Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)
· International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
· Rocky Mountain Family Therapy Network (RMFTN)
· Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH)