Megan Gabel, SWT

Megan Gabel (pronouns: she/her) is a social worker trainee who works with children, adolescents, and young adults. She utilizes evidence-based practices and takes a strength-based approach tailored to each individual client.

Megan completed her advanced education at Youngstown State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is currently a master’s student at Cleveland State University completing a degree in social work. Through her academic training, Megan has developed a strong interest in working with trauma, providing trauma-informed care, and supporting children and families.

Prior to joining Wellness Grove, Megan has worked in the social work field for twelve years, serving clients across the lifespan. She also has experience working in childcare settings and community mental health. Megan’s professional background has strengthened her understanding of connecting individuals and families with community resources and providing therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve their goals. Megan currently works in an inpatient setting where she supports children and adolescents in developing and utilizing dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills. She has completed additional training in trauma-informed care and suicide prevention, further strengthening her ability to provide compassionate, trauma-responsive support to clients.

Megan’s clinical approach is strength-based and trauma-informed. She believes in empowering clients by helping them recognize their strengths and identify how they can use those strengths to support growth and create positive change in their lives. Megan works collaboratively with clients, focusing on creating a nonjudgmental and supportive space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Her strengths include: building rapport, empathy, creating a sense of safety for clients, and a passion for continued learning.