Megan Hanley , LAC, NCC

Megan Hanley serves as a Primary Therapist at Advanced Health and Education where she works with both dual-diagnosis and primary mental health clients. She completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at New Jersey City University, where she maintained a 4.0 GPA and was a member of the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from New Jersey City University.

Prior to joining Advanced Health, Megan gained clinical experience through counseling internships at GenPsych PC and New Pathway Counseling, where she worked with individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges. These experiences strengthened her skills in client engagement, therapeutic communication, and structured intervention planning.

At Advanced Health and Education, Megan counsels clients individually and facilitates therapeutic groups designed to promote accountability, emotional regulation, and recovery-focused skill building. She is committed to creating a supportive and collaborative group environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their healing process.

Megan is passionate about continued professional growth and is dedicated to developing evidence-based counseling skills that support individuals struggling with mental health and substance use concerns.