Megan Stefanelli, PsyD, LPC
Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Supervisor
Dr. Megan Stefanelli,
PsyD, LPC
At a Glance
Words to Live By
It’s never too late to change your journey. Life experiences speak louder than what you learn in a classroom.
Specialties and Expertise
Trauma and Anxiety, Neuropsychological Testing, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Client Focus
Neuropsychological Testing: Children and Adults
Therapy: Adults
Professional Experience
- Worrywell LLC., Pre-Doctoral Internship, Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Neuropsychological Testing across the lifespan (age 4 to adult)
- Pathways Neuropsychology, Pre-Doctoral Practicum, Therapist, ADHD Coaching, Biofeedback, and Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
- Jersey Shore Medical Center, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Clinical Supervisor
- Legacy Treatment Services, Adult Case Management, Crosswinds Peer Respite Center, Program Director
- Monmouth Medical Center: Southern Campus, Community Medical Center, Psychiatric Screener
Education
- Doctorate of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, concentration in forensics, Walden University, 2024
- Master of Arts, Community Counseling, concentration in addictions, The College of New
- Jersey, 2012
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology & Biology, Ramapo College of New Jersey, 2006
Megan’s Story
As a clinical supervisor at Modern Psychiatry, I’ve been instrumental in the founding of the practice’s neuropsychology department.
At Modern Psychiatry, we do neuropsychological testing, which is a tool that allows me insight into an individuals’ brain function and guides me in my ability to provide recommendations to improve an individual’s daily functioning. I have specifically chosen to focus my training on neurodevelopmental diagnoses, such as autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Understanding brain-based differences and having the ability to explain how brain functions impact an individual’s level of functioning in a supportive environment is rewarding. Using the term “brain difference” encourages our patients to depersonalize the symptoms and focus on strategies to overcome the diagnostic label. Providing a different perspective, sets up a platform for patients and their families to avoid feeling like they have a problem, but rather that they are on a road to solutions.
“My desire to help and encourage others to overcome daily challenges motivated me to pursue a career as a therapist. I have continued to enhance my skill set and growth in the field. Recently, I graduated with my doctorate in clinical psychology in an effort to share my understanding of brain function and offer additional solutions beyond traditional talk therapy to my patients.”
There aren’t a lot of mental health practices that can provide multidisciplinary services all under one umbrella. “I’m proud to be here [at Modern Psychiatry] helping patients work through their concerns in therapy and referring to the various alternative treatment options to foster a collaborative treatment team approach that is full of knowledge, experience, and empathy.”