Megan Polanin

Dr. Megan Polanin is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Psychology Department at the University of San Francisco. A licensed clinical psychologist, she brings extensive practical experience from roles in school, community mental health, and hospital settings, including serving as Co-Director of Clinical Training at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Her research focuses on empowering caregivers of children with disabilities through frameworks of disability justice and trauma-informed practice.

• Expertise: Clinical training & supervision, School mental health, Mental health advocacy, Healing-centered practice
• Education: PhD in Counseling Psychology (2014), MA in Community Counseling (2009), BA in Psychology & Spanish (2007)
• Prior Experience: Georgetown University School of Medicine, National Center for Health Research, Kennedy Krieger Institute

Her selected publications span 2013–2017, addressing themes such as bullying prevention, racism reduction, and educational equity for marginalized populations. She advocates for inclusive practices in both clinical and academic contexts.