Megan Stranski

Dr. Stranski has a deep passion for strengthening the connection between mind and body. Her warm, empathic, and empowering style helps patients step back from difficult thoughts and emotions, stay present, and create a life guided by their values. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Midwestern University and currently serves there as an adjunct professor, teaching doctoral-level courses in health psychology. She is passionate about making health psychology approachable and removing the mystery from conversations about overall well-being. She has extensive experience in hospital systems, including oncology clinics, chronic pain programs, and general medical settings, often serving as a bridge between patients and medical teams. Dr. Stranski has a particular interest in supporting oncology patients—especially those navigating gastrointestinal cancers or treatment-related complications from radiation or chemotherapy. She emphasizes helping clients find meaning and resilience, even when facing challenges that cannot be changed. Known for her empathic and collaborative style, she helps patients feel understood while guiding them toward practical, research-informed strategies for lasting well-being. The GI Psychology team is here to support you in accomplishing your goals and resolving your problems. Rather than forcing your goals to fit into specific treatments, our clinicians aid and guide your healing through a combination of treatment models by tailoring them to what you need for success. Your experience and needs are unique; your therapy should be the same. By utilizing evidence based treatments, our clinicians can help you take back control of your thoughts and improve your understanding of how your environment might influence your behavior. GI Psychology specializes in Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction and utilizes evidenced based treatments in order to treat them; specifically Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All of our clinicians are well versed in working along side you to maximize your physical and psychological recovery and growth.