Megan Antonia Fernandes

Megan Fernandes
Clinical Counselor
Chair, API Roots
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago

Theoretical Orientation:

My clinical work is highly integrative, drawing from a person-centered, systems approach, grounded in a multicultural feminist framework. I honor the therapeutic experience as an inclusive, safe, collaborative, exploratory space for the well-being of the person as a whole, rather than just changing a set of problem behaviors. I'm a keen believer that increased insight of oneself is the key to healing and empowerment.

Professional Interests:

Intersectional feminism, identity development, cultural identity negotiations, international student concerns, immigrant student challenges, first generation student concerns, LGBTQIA+ challenges, social justice advocacy, power, privilege and oppression, trauma, suicide prevention, grief and loss, anxiety disorders, depression, outreach and prevention and group therapy.