About Spark + Pivot
Spark + Pivot exists for the people who crave a purpose-driven, authentic way of living. The folks who have persevered through so much, continuing to put one foot in front of the next - even if they may not always know why or how they do it.
For those who actively look for ways to heal and grow so that they can leave the world better than they found it - Spark + Pivot is for you.
No matter how much struggle you have been through - no matter how much pain, trauma, or confusion has marked your story - you are worthy of pursuing the change you desire.
I am here to help.
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Megan DuBose
Founder | Therapist | Advocate
I am a career counselor, therapist, and advocate for neurodivergent women. I am passionate about helping autistic and ADHD women embrace their strengths while addressing their unique realities in a world that caterers to neurotypical experiences. I feel called to help women identify their unique strengths, break free from painful patterns, and move toward fulfilling personal and professional lives.
Before founding Spark + Pivot, I earned my Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Southern Methodist University and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Davidson College. I also have spent 15-years working for and advising creative agencies to harness the best work.
I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) in Texas (under the supervision of Barbara Armitage, M.A., LPC-S).
Mission
Fuel the cycle-breakers and change makers. Encourage their creativity, exploration, and experimentation so that real, meaningful change can occur. The kind of change that transforms lives, organizations, and communities.
Commitments
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I will actively create a safe and affirming space for you. I am humbled to support you in your journey, and every session/meeting should feel that way.
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Learning about your goals, the way you see the world, and the challenges you experience will be approached with humility, respect, and curiosity (instead of judgment).
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I will leverage my formal training and continue to expand my skillsets to ensure you receive the most effective and ethical care possible.
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If at any point you feel your needs are not being met, I welcome feedback and will facilitate a transparent conversation to ensure you get what you need (whether that is through Spark + Pivot or a referral).
Megan DuBose's
QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE
Founder,
Spark + Pivot
2023 - Current
Founded Spark + Pivot, LLC to provide counseling, coaching, and consulting services. Counseling* specialties: mental health, career. Coaching: executive, leadership, performance. Consulting: digital organization transformation planning (service design, org design, career path planning, operational redesign), strategic planning. *Under the supervision of Barbara Armitage, MA, LPC-S, for counseling clients.
Counselor, Rockwall County Jail
2022 - Current
Counsel inmates experiencing wide range of mental health disorders (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, MDD, panic disorder, anxiety, personality disorders) and substance abuse challenges. Goals span from grief processing, release transition planning and sobriety support, identity and values alignment, boundaries development, relationship transitions, to trigger identification and management. Also support in mental status evaluations for inmates in crisis
and referrals to psychiatry based on differential diagnoses. Under the supervision of Kelley Akins, M.S., LPC-S, Director of Behavioral Health.
Therapist, Push Counseling
2022 - Current
Provide psychological assessment and counseling services to birthing parents requiring mental health support during and after pregnancy. Specialties: fertility issues, perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR), traumatic birth and NICU, high-risk pregnancy. Under the supervision of Dr. Tiffany Wicks, LPC-S.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
2023 - 2028
Under the supervision of Barbara Armitage, MA, LPC-S.
5-year professional license earned for having met the qualifications established in the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 503, to practice the profession of counseling.
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
2023 - 2028
5-year certification awarded by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) for meeting all professional counseling standards set by the board.
MS, Clinical Mental Health
December 2022
Completed 60-credit hours of didactic and clinical training under the Supervision of faculty at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Training focused on individual therapy, with special concentrations in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy and career counseling. Additional Executive Coaching training received in SMU's Liberal Arts program.
Counselor + Coach, UNT HSC Career Center
2022
Conducted career counseling and advising sessions with high-performing medical and public health students as pre-licensed intern. Evaluated aptitude, interest and personality assessments to inform plans. Coached students on medical school interviewing, resume and curriculum vitae creation, job search and transitions, and personal statement development.
VP, Head of Strategy
(Previously Chief of Staff)
2018 - 2022
Established marketing and experience strategy center of excellence (COE) for global marketing services and technology agency. Accountable for team performance optimization, change management, and new capability development for COE and led integrated service design efforts between strategy, media, analytics, and creative prior to that assignment. Served as lead strategist and consultant to major clients, and guided agency's internal strategic planning efforts to inform business goals, go-to-market strategy, and communications plans. Co-founded agency's first LGBTQ+ employee resource group.
TRAINING + CERTIFICATIONS
Commitment to Ongoing Education
