Meghan Stewart

My own journey has been shaped by living with a congenital heart condition, which inspired my research on early childhood medical trauma and therapeutic approaches for those navigating chronic or complex health experiences. This continues to inform my understanding of how deeply our experiences can shape our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self.

I carry a personal understanding of complex grief through the loss of a sibling to overdose. This experience has shaped how I hold space for grief that is layered, nonlinear, and often accompanied by shock, confusion, or unresolved questions. It deepens my sensitivity to the ways loss impacts not only individuals, but entire family systems, and how grief can intertwine with medical trauma, caregiving experiences, and relational dynamics.

As a parent of four very different children (some of whom are queer and nuerospicy), I have both personal and professional insight into the bumpy and beautiful realities families face. Alongside over 25 years of experience as an educator, I understand the complexities of navigating school systems, medical care, and the lasting impact of early experiences such as birth and development. This wisdom helps me support families with empathy and practicality, honoring each child’s uniqueness while helping caregivers feel more confident, resourced, and understood from the fertility journey right through the road of parenting.

I feel especially connected to working with children, teens, and families navigating those hard moments in life. (The ones where you don't know your own way out or through.)My background in embodied trauma supports me in staying steady, compassionate, and responsive alongside you, even in difficult or overwhelming moments.

I hold a deep respect for the complexity of each person’s story, and for the importance of early support and strong, attuned relationships. My lived experience allows me to beouou present in an authentic and grounded way with those facing medical trauma, chronic illness, pain, or ongoing health challenges—whether their own or within their family.

Through both lived experience and professional training, my approach can be described as:

• Trauma-Informed
  I work with an awareness of how trauma impacts the body, mind, and relationships, creating a space that feels safe, respectful, and attuned.
• Somatic & Body-Aware
  I gently support awareness of the body and nervous system to help process experiences, regulate stress, and build a sense of safety from within.
• Attachment-Focused
  I center the importance of relationships, early experiences, and connection in shaping how we understand ourselves and others.
• Strengths-Based
  I help you recognize and build on your existing resilience, capacities, and inner resources.
• Collaborative
  We work together in a way that honors your voice, your pace, and your goals.
• Compassionate & Relational
  I offer a warm, non-judgmental presence where you can feel supported, understood, and not alone.
• Family-Centered (when relevant)
  I support families in strengthening connections, communication, and understanding, especially when navigating medical or developmental challenges.