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Maegan Woytek, LPC · Online EMDR Therapist in Texas

Hi, I'm Maegan.You are not broken or damaged.

Senior Clinician · she/her/hers
It's super important to me that you can just be you in therapy. My approach is about helping you see yourself the way I see you — brave, resilient, and extraordinary. Therapy doesn't have to be serious and dramatic to work.

About Maegan Woytek, LPC

I don't expect you to walk in and spill your guts.

Or complete a worksheet to fix all your problems. I take a laid-back, person-centered approach because you deserve to be treated like the strong, capable person you are.
I use proven techniques like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Trauma-Focused CBT inside Hope For The Journey's Feel, Heal, Thrive process, so the work feels safe and moves at your pace. It's never cookie-cutter. I tailor it to you, and I care that your life actually changes for the better, enough that you eventually don't need me. People who heal go on to show up differently for the people around them.
At a glance
WhereOnline across Texas
SeesTweens 8+, teens & adults
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What to expect

You are so much more than your anxiety, and what happened to you.

It's hard to admit, but you know something is off. On the surface there doesn't seem to be a reason, and as hard as you work to hide it, you worry something is really wrong.
Most people worry that counseling means talking about what happened. Honestly, you probably will — but only on your terms. My job is to help you get to a place where you want to tell your story and it doesn't feel so overwhelming.

Your first call is with a real person.

Nia, our Client Care Coordinator, will listen to what's going on and help you get started with Maegan. No phone tree, no pressure.

Maegan's Specialties

Who Maegan helps — and how.

Tweens, teens & adults after sexual abuse

Has your 8-to-17-year-old just disclosed abuse? Or are you an adult finally naming what happened as a child? Let's make sure the cycle ends with you.

Teens going through a hard time

You shut down because adults don't get it. Your parents don't like how you cope. I care — and I'm here to really listen.

Helpers who need help

First responders, medical folks, therapists: you've put everyone else first for too long. Time to put your oxygen mask on first.

Anyone who'd rather do this from home

Online therapy is as effective as in person — no commute, no waiting room, pajamas and emotional-support animals welcome.

Maegan's Therapy Approach

Nothing is wrong with you. It's what happened that was wrong.

I use proven techniques — EMDR (certified), Internal Family Systems, and Trauma-Focused CBT — while helping you feel comfy and relaxed. You might even have fun. After trauma work my clients tell me things like: 'I can't believe I was able to talk about it.' 'I went a whole day without thinking about it.' 'I feel like myself again.'
When trauma counseling works, you come away feeling:
Strong
Lovable
Able to do hard things
Confident
Able to protect yourself
Able to make good decisions

Maegan Woytek Reviews

★★★★★
Maegan is a joy to work with. She's the one you turn to when you need a helping hand.
Client
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Maegan has no trouble getting kids to open up to her. She's a natural with them.
Parent
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Maegan is a great combination of professional and down-to-earth.
Client
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I had the privilege of collaborating professionally with Maegan Woytek for many years. Maegan has a natural ability to put clients at ease with her compassionate, understanding and non-judgemental approach. Maegan is skilled in many areas, including treating traumatic stress symptoms, delivering effective, evidence-based treatment for a variety of conditions ,and she always keeps up to date on the latest developments in child and adult treatment. Maegan puts the clients first and will work hard to ensure each client gets individualized, effective counseling.

I would trust Maegan to work with my own family and friends, as I know they would be in the best possible hands. I feel fully confident referring clients to Maegan- she's an amazing therapist and person!
M.H. · Colleague · Google review
Reviews are reproduced verbatim from Google and hopeforthejourney.org.

Maegan's Training & Credentials

Training that keeps up with the work.

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Education & licensure

Master of Arts, Professional Counseling, Texas State University, San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Texas State University
Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas #79355
National Board for Certified Counselors, 2017–present
Former Multidisciplinary Team member advocating for child clients
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Trainings completed

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — Certified, May 2024
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — Certified
Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional
Internal Family Systems
Play therapy
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Hours

Monday
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday – Thursday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hours change — Nia will confirm what's open when you call.

Down-to-earth counseling at the touch of a button.

Maegan sees tweens, teens, and adults online across Texas. Nia will get you started.
We're a nonprofit, so cost shouldn't be the reason you wait. Sliding-scale spots with licensed clinicians and supervised residents are part of how we work.
See rates & how the sliding scale works →