Meena Jeanes, LMSW

Background and Experience

Meena has worked with adolescents, adults, and  seniors in various settings. She gained clinical experience working at  Medical City Behavioral Health Hospital in McKinney and with the  International Rescue Committee of Dallas. These clinical internships  offered Meena the opportunity to work with  individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, exposure to  trauma, grief, self-harm, co-occurring disorders, and identity/role fit  crises. Meena’s work with refugee clients at IRC  allowed her to work with people from all over the world, and developing  an understanding of the client’s culture and social environment remains  a priority in her work. Meena primarily  utilizes a client-centered approach to therapy, working to empower  clients by helping them develop insight into their strengths. She has a  soft spot in her heart for work with the LGBTQ+ population.  

Personal Statement

I believe that all humans are capable of growth and that each person  possesses the strengths and skills to overcome life’s obstacles. In  difficult times, understanding and accessing those strengths can be very  challenging. My goals as a therapist are: to provide you with a safe  space to tell your story, to support you as we work together to identify  challenges and create goals, and help you tap into your strengths and  skills to reach those goals. I focus on creating a continually  supportive environment for each client and recognize that each client is  the expert in their own life. I use different types of therapies -  including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral  therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and  solution-focused therapy. This allows me to tailor our work to your  individual needs, goals, and strengths. Together we can make a real  difference in your life! 

Education and Training

Meena earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in  Sociology from Rice University, and completed her Master in Social Work  from University of Texas at Arlington, with a specialization in Mental  Health and Substance Misuse. Meena’s clinical  experience in both in-patient and clinic settings allowed for work with  individuals with a wide range of mental health disorders, and Meena volunteered as a crisis line specialist for several years and spoke with individuals in crises from all walks of life. 

Schedule

Meena is in the Plano office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Fees

Session fees start at $75

Insurance

Meena accepts Aetna, ChampVA, and Cigna

License #: 109786

To schedule with Meena or one of our other therapists, call us today at 469-342-3468!