Megan Costello LMFT
 
 

Megan Costello, LMFT

Welcoming Noretta Kronstein, LMFT to the practice!

Learn more about Noretta’s specialties Here

In-Home BeHavioral PsychoTherapy for Children and Families in Los Angeles

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #95052) in Los Angeles with over ten years of experience providing services to children and families in every stage of their life journey. 
Megan’s specialties include

  • Applied Behavior Analysis

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

  • ADHD

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Challenging and disruptive behaviors

  • Children ages 2-12

  • Sibling sets

I am here to help your child grow into the very best person they can be.  I emphasize evidence-based care and behavioral methodologies to quickly reduce challenging behaviors and teach replacement skills to your child. I believe in  a collaborative treatment approach and am happy to work with your child's teachers, or other professionals in your child's life.  When one family member is struggling, the entire family struggles along with them. We'll make a plan to support and address the needs of each person in your family.  I want to support your entire family unit as we make changes together.  

 
 
 
 
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about MEGan

 

Therapy is art and science. I use the science of cognitive-behavioral theory and Applied Behavior Analysis to provide effective, evidence-based care. I blend the art of listening, connecting and relationship development to provide healing and hope to my clients. 

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I received my Master's of Science in Counseling, marriage and family therapy from California State University, Long Beach. Before graduate school, I worked as behavior therapist implementing Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior therapy programs under board certified behavior analysts (BCBA) at some of the best agencies in Los Angeles. After graduating at the top of my class, I interned as a clinical therapist in community mental health centers in East Los Angeles and Orange County while continuing to provide ABA case supervision. My work in community mental health focused on treating trauma, anxiety and depression in children. 

I have over a decade of experience designing, implementing and managing behavioral therapy for children and adolescents. 

 

Schedule a consultation today

(323) 834-9196      megan@megcostello.com

 
 
 
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Services for Families

 
 

Individual Therapy for Children (In-Home)

Is your child struggling at home or at school? Perhaps they are facing a difficult issue and you don't have the answer. Maybe you're exhausted from constant arguments, tantrums and melt-downs. Parents come to me when their children are struggling with a wide variety of issues. I treat children from preschool through middle school.

Why In-home Therapy?

I come to your home, where your child is most comfortable so I get to know who they truly are. Your child may act very differently in an office setting than they would at home. In the safety of their home, they are more likely to show their true selves and open up about the problem. My aim is to understand how the interactions between your child, their challenges and a complex environment support and reinforce specific behaviors. This allows me to make recommendations individualized to your child in your unique family. 

Family Therapy

Families are complex organisms. I provide family therapy to help the whole family improve or rebuild their functioning. We work together to correct negative patterns, teach new skills and build healthy habits so your family can thrive. 

 

 

 

ParenT Coaching and Support

I love collaborating with parents to support positive behaviors and reduce or eliminate problem behaviors in their children. I believe you are the expert in your child so we design and implement behavior plans together that will work in your home. I teach evidence-based parenting techniques that are effective and foster healthy childhood development. 

Please note: I will not be working with your child individually when providing parenting support.  


SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for parents

My associate and I are trained in SPACE an evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety. This modality focuses on PARENTS only; so your child doesn’t even need to attend therapy.

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems.

SPACE was developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been tested and found to be efficacious in randomized controlled clinical trials

You can learn more about SPACE on their website here

 
 
 
 
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rates

 
 

In-Home Individual And Family Therapy - $450 60 minUtes

VIdeo Sessions - $375 for 60 minutes

Therapy is a financial, emotional and time commitment. My associate is able to provide lower cost therapy to families who are not able to afford my full fee. Please inquire about sliding scale. Weekly therapy (unless otherwise noted) includes 30 minute phone sessions with parents or caregivers; there is no additional charge for these calls.

Virtual Parent coaching - $250, 60 min

Not sure you’re ready for therapy? Maybe you just need to problem-solve those difficult parenting moments with someone. I’ve got your back. We work together to improve your parenting using evidence-based techniques. Take back your relationship with your child and help them thrive. Parent coaching is not reimbursable by your insurance.

 

SPACE for parents - $300 60 minute virtual session

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. This parent-based program means your child does not need to be in therapy; or attend sessions!

SPACE was developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been tested and found to be efficacious in randomized controlled clinical trials.  If you participate in SPACE, you will be issued a superbill for insurance reimbursement.

Associate Rate - $250 60 minutes In-Home session; video session - $200


 

Payment Accepted: 

Cash or Check at the beginning of each session. Credit card payment also accepted.

Insurance: 

At this time I do not accept insurance. However, I am happy to provide a superbill on a monthly basis so you can be reimbursed for out-of-network services.  Please call your insurance provider prior to our first appointment to ensure your out-of-network service will be reimbursed.  If you are not using insurance, you are entitled to a good faith estimate for estimated costs of therapy services.

 
 
 
 
 

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CONTACT ME

It takes bravery and strength to reach out for help and support.  I'm here with you each step of the way. Contact me today so we can get started on harnessing your child's potential.