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Dr. Megan Plotkowski is an EMDR-trained Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a rare fusion of scientific precision, emotional depth, and intuitive clarity to her work. She holds a PhD and master’s degree in molecular biology and biochemistry with an emphasis in neuroscience, as well as a master’s degree in clinical psychology—bridging the world of hard science with the complexities of human experience.

Megan currently works in both private practice and community mental health, specializing in clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected. She has extensive experience helping individuals navigate trauma, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse, and complex family dynamics.

Before becoming a therapist, Megan worked as a research scientist at Amgen and UCLA, contributing to groundbreaking studies in molecular genetics and neural protein structure and function. She also taught at UCLA, combining her love of teaching with a deep curiosity about how the mind and body work together. Her scientific background continues to inform her therapy style, which is rooted in evidence-based practice, intellectual rigor, and deep compassion for the human experience.

Megan works with children, teens, adults, and couples throughout California. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can feel seen, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.