Hi, it is a joy to meet you

Hi my name is Meg Trenkler LMHC.  I graduated with my Masters and worked through both practicum and internship at Pinewild Behavioral Health. I have ran Grief and Loss groups, volunteered my time at Webster Comfort Care, and Strong Inpatient Psychiatric unit. I have spent much of my time working in a group private practice, while working at Rochester Mental Health Center. I have a certification in compassion fatigue, and am working on becoming IFS certified. 
 

Throughout my work in clinics in the community I was always incredibly blown away by the stories, struggles and brave souls that I worked with. I work to build a relationship with my clients so that they are heard and feel safe in the stories that they tell. Without this piece, therapy can be tough to travel through. My approach is both gentle and challenging in the sense of pushing on the gas pedal when you need it and honoring the break when you need it. Therapy works when we put in the work and trust the process. As frustrating as it may be!
 

While I am not being a therapist, in my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, hiking, playing with my Golden Retriever, Cleo, and reading rom coms and thrillers. I was told by fellow coworkers that I am small but I can pack a punch. I may look young, but I assure you I am not! I am a firm believer that pasta and tacos can be eaten daily, snow has a smell, and there’s no limit to iced coffee in the summer.