Meghan Morley, LPC

Hi, I'm Meghan Morley a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of Cognitive Pursuits LLC. I have a passion for partnering athletes, performers, and other high achieving individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and other stressors to improve their mental health & well-being, while enhancing their mental performance. We will take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to our sessions to create an environment of growth and healing. I work with my clients through my 4Ps for Mental Health & Performance framework: Person, Pursuit, Position, & Purpose. My 4Ps framework is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychotherapy, & Existential Psychotherapy to help clients make impactful behavioral changes, gain a deeper connection to their emotions, think in a more helpful way, and understand the impact of their environment to achieve their goals and seek fulfillment. I received my master's degree in Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Beck Institute. I spent the first seven years of my career at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, working with individuals recovering from moderate to severe substance use disorders, primarily opioid use disorder, and co-occurring mental health disorders to reduce harmful behaviors, establish and sustain sobriety, and improve their mental health. I also served in program administration roles as the Lead Patient Navigator of the Opioid Center of Excellence Warm Hand-Off Program and as the Clinical Operations Manager for the Center for Community Substance Abuse Programs. I am currently an Affiliate Professor in the Community & Trauma Counseling Master's Program at Thomas Jefferson University. When I launched Cognitive Pursuits in March 2022 and focused the practice on athletes, it was because of my own passion for athletics and a drive to support athletes looking to both heal and grow. I was a competitive athlete from a young age and am a former NCAA lacrosse player. I am currently a Certified Personal Trainer, Strong First Elite Instructor, and strength coach. I thank you for your interest in working with me. I look forward to connecting. Be well!