Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

100 South Broad Street, Suite 1304, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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My approach to therapy is client-centered, humanistic, integrative, narrative, and trauma-informed. Together, we can work to uncover and retell the narratives of your life. We will in no way dismiss the hardships you have faced, rather, we can honor these experiences through thoughtful reflection. Through this process, we can also collaborate to cultivate more balance, purpose, passion, and growth in your life. I also strive to always acknowledge how systemic oppression can affect my clients lives. Therapy is absolutely a space where one should feel comfortable processing the impact of oppression.

As a member of the queer community, I feel passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. My clinical experience includes trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief/loss, existential concerns, BPD, and mood disorders. I see individuals ages 14+ as well as couples.

I am currently participating in narrative therapy trainings provided by the Dulwich Centre. Throughout my counseling educational experiences, I've come to enjoy incorporating journaling, poetry, and art into therapy with clients who are also interested in these forms of self-expression.

Call or Email Meg Costa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (267) 863-4956

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

100 South Broad Street

Suite 1304

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(267) 863-4956

Sliding scale and low cost spots available. I offer telehealth sessions or in-person in center city Philly. Weekday, weekends and evenings!

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (267) 863-4956

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

100 South Broad Street

Suite 1304

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(267) 863-4956

Sliding scale and low cost spots available. I offer telehealth sessions or in-person in center city Philly. Weekday, weekends and evenings!

I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Couple Sessions $125
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna and Evernorth
Meritain Health
Out of Network

I offer sliding scale and probono therapy on a case by case basis. I cannot accept insurance as an intern, but I can take HSA cards and/or provide receipts for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

I offer sliding scale and probono therapy on a case by case basis. I cannot accept insurance as an intern, but I can take HSA cards and/or provide receipts for reimbursement.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Laura Carothers (Pennsylvania / PC012369) Meg Costa
Membership with Greater Philadelphia Area Counseling Association, division of the Pennsylvania Counseling Assoc. 2023
Certificate from Re-membering and Reclaiming Lives from Abuse 2023
Attended Graduate Student Arcadia University, MA in mental health counseling in 2024

I am in my third and final year of graduate school at Arcadia University where I am pursuing a master's degree in mental health counseling with a concentration in trauma. I have completed all my coursework and have been practicing as a LPC intern therapist since May 2023. I will graduate May 2024.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Depression
Anxiety
Life Transitions

Expertise

ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Body Positivity
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Coping Skills
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Grief
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

I often work with individuals experiencing mental health concerns related to past traumas. Together, we will work to uncover and retell the narratives of your life. We will in no way dismiss the hardships you have faced. Instead, we will honor these experiences through thoughtful reflection. We will then collaborate to create more balance, resiliency, authenticity, and growth in your life.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

3 Endorsements

Joy Slabaugh

Associate Mental Health Counselor, LACMH, MA, MS, CFP

Meg is a thoughtful and compassionate counselor who cares deeply about fighting against oppression and lives by her values inside and outside the therapy room. I'm honored to consider her a trusted colleague.

Jo Grey

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW

Meg exhibits a calm, curious presence, a gentle, authentic kindness, & reverence for clients & the work. She's humble, but skillful; has very good instincts & wisdom. She's a good human who cares & advocates for clients. I would send my loved ones to her.

Emily Conte

Counselor, MA/EdS, LAC, NCC

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Expressive Arts
Feminist
Gestalt
Humanistic
Integrative
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I use a client-centered, humanistic and integrative approach to create unique, highly individualized treatment plans for my clients. I specialize in narrative therapy for treating trauma. I often incorporate journaling exercises and mindfulness meditation into my practice, but only if clients are interested in this approach.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

Groups

virtual queer group therapy for teens

Hosted by

Meg Costa

For individuals 13-17 living in Pennsylvania. Explore emotions, identity, and experiences in a safe, therapeutic space while connecting with others in the LGBTQ+ community. Some topics we may explore together include: gender expansiveness, romantic and sexual identities, LGBTQ rights, intersectionality, self-love and acceptance, healing as a collective, and more. Meets every other Thursday at 5pm via telehealth. Aetna and Cigna accepted, $65/group. Sliding Scale and Pro-bono slots are available upon request!

Expertise

Transgender

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$20-$60

Group Meets

Every other Thu 5 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Location

Virtual Group, address not needed

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Email Meg Costa about this group or call - (267) 863-4956

Virtual Moms Support Group

Hosted by

Meg Costa

6 week telehealth group starting Jan 18. Cofacilitated with Megan Klobedanz, MS. Geared toward moms of infants and young children who are seeking support around the many challenges of motherhood. A nonjudgmental space for moms to come together to feel heard, accepted, understood and supported. We will work on: Self-compassion, Mindfulness , Identity and body image, Relationships, Boundaries & Self-care. In the interest of making this group more accessible to new moms, we meet on zoom and babies are welcome! Aetna/ Cigna accepted. Check your plan for group coverage. $65/session

Expertise

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$60-$70

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Email Meg Costa about this group or call - (267) 863-4956

Location

Primary Location

100 South Broad Street

Suite 1304

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(267) 863-4956

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

City Center West

Sliding scale and low cost spots available. I offer telehealth sessions or in-person in center city Philly. Weekday, weekends and evenings!

Call for a free consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional

Sliding scale and low cost spots available. I offer telehealth sessions or in-person in center city Philly. Weekday, weekends and evenings!

Call for a free consultation now - (267) 863-4956

Meg Costa

Pre-Licensed Professional