About Meghan

Welcome. I'm Dr. Meghan Davidson, and I'm here to guide you toward wholeness through the powerful intersection of psychology and ancient wisdom traditions. As a licensed psychologist and certified yoga instructor, I've dedicated my life to understanding how our minds, bodies, and spirits work in concert to create lasting transformation. This journey led me to found Love Warrior Healing, where I weave together these practices to offer something truly unique in mental health care.
My approach goes beyond traditional therapy. Drawing from my experiences as a practitioner, seeker, world traveler, and artist, I create personalized pathways to healing that honor your complete story. Whether we're working one-on-one or in the supportive environment of a workshop or retreat, my goal is to help you access your innate capacity for growth. At Love Warrior Healing, you won't find cookie-cutter solutions. Instead, you'll discover a sanctuary where every aspect of your being is welcomed and nurtured. This work isn't just my profession — it's my calling. Together, we'll explore the landscapes of your inner world, using both contemporary psychological tools and ancient practices to help you step into your fullest expression of life and awaken to who you truly are.

Why Love Warrior?

No, it’s not from Glennon Doyle’s book (although I love her writing). No, Love Warrior actually predates her memoir title. 2015 was a year that rocked my world. A year when my marriage came to an abrupt end, out of the blue (at least to me). I felt like the rug was pulled out from under me. During this dark time, as love was leaving me from the person I had shared a life with for nearly two decades, love poured in from my friends. My circle of kindred spirits – from across the whole country – showed up for me time and time again. My friends surrounded me in love and light. They came to visit, paid for flights for me to visit them. They made me dinner to make sure I was eating, and baked me cookies when that was about all my anxious stomach could handle. They sent cards, texted to check in, mailed care packages. They drug me to yoga when I didn’t feel like going, and they got me to engage in the world again with the people and activities I enjoyed. I began to see so clearly that I did not lack for love. I was surrounded by Love Warriors. From this outpouring, I embarked on my own “love campaign” of sorts, focusing on love at every turn, sending love bombs out to friends and people who needed extra good juju. I took my pain and grief, and channeled it into my own path of being a Love Warrior. And so, it was obvious to me that my holistic therapeutic practice would be known as Love Warrior Healing.

The Path to

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, I moved to the Midwest to attend graduate school in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri – Columbia (my long-shot school!) and earned my doctoral degree in 2005. I completed a year-long internship at the University of Oregon and a post-doctoral program at the University of Missouri – Columbia.

In 2007, I accepted a faculty position at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL), bringing me to my current home of Lincoln, Nebraska. While at UNL, I trained master’s and doctoral level students, taught classes, and established a research program focused on trauma, objectification, and working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Even when I was busy with the demands of my academic position, I loved working therapeutically with clients. During this time, I maintained a small private practice where I worked with individual clients, couples, and provided group counseling.

In addition to my traditional training as a psychologist, I have trained with Dr. Brené Brown and have become a certified facilitator of her work (Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator). As well, I am a certified yoga teacher, with expertise in both trauma-informed yoga and grief-yoga.

In 2019, I took a leave from my job at the university to open Love Warrior Healing. I was dipping my toe in this great ocean of stepping into my dharma – my life purpose – in a new way. I increased the number of clients I worked with and launched numerous workshops focused on building shame-resilience and self-compassion, and learning ways to use journaling as a self-help and coping tool. I also led trauma-informed yoga and grief yoga sessions. Additionally, I began a monthly Women’s Circle and a monthly Book Club. I was on fire with this new path! So in 2020, I officially took the leap, resigning from my tenured position at the university after 13 years, and embracing my work with Love Warrior Healing full time.

Shared Experiences

Testimonial Entries

Meghan's workshops couldn't have come at a better time in my life. I was going through so many transitions, both career and personal, which made this community incredibly valuable. Meghan's facilitation allowed space for both personal growth and group cohesion (and continued relationships which is so special).”

– Natalie

Meghan is a fantastic facilitator of workshops, yoga offerings and therapy.…she is organized, timely, open to others’ perspectives, encouraging of authenticity. She is warm and inviting. She comes from a place of curiosity and openness. There is no pressure, only offerings and suggestions. She is helping me take my power back, find my voice and lead authentically and I couldn’t be more grateful!”

– Belinda

Meghan's workshop reconnected me to myself and what I actually value. The safe space Meghan has created fostered the openness of others in the group and allowed us to feel comfortable speaking our feelings and recognizing that we all share similar struggles.”

– Phoebe

I have practiced yoga over the last 15 years and I seek out the classes Meghan facilitates because each time I take a class from her, I am touched by her authenticity, her passion and her peaceful spirit. Meghan speaks from the authentic place of being an avid practitioner and teacher.”

– Karen

As a beginner, I was scared to be in a class where I did not know what to expect. Meghan was empowering and inspired me to want to practice more yoga and continue on a path of learning more about self-compassion. She is an amazing therapist, teacher, and woman modeling love.”

– Marcee

Meghan brilliantly blended her expertise as a psychologist, her skill as a yogi, her zeal as a love warrior, her empathy and warmth as a human being, and wisdom from her life into a transformative experience. She created a safe space for us to learn, grow and heal, and helped me find a much needed 'reset button' that set me on a positive path. I am grateful.”

– Marcia

Meghan’s workshops are life changing. They open a safe space to explore what drove me to do the things I did, and they also drove me to believe in myself. Thank you, Meghan for teaching me how to let my light shine.”

– Kathie

Specializations

Having provided counseling, therapy, and coaching to individuals, couples, and groups for 20 years, I have honed my expertise in the areas of trauma, relationships, women's health, body image, grief, vulnerability, authenticity, and self-compassion.

I also have expertise in helping others overcome limiting beliefs, navigate life and career transitions, and move into a new era in their lives.
I work collaboratively and interpersonally to build a strong, trusting, and therapeutic relationship with each of my clients and workshop participants. The connections I develop with my clients is the foundation of the work I do. From this trusting, caring, and respectful place, I can help others work toward the lives they want to live.

Qualifications

Education

1994, University of Maryland at College Park, Bachelor of Science in Biology with emphasis in Neurobiology
1999, University of Maryland at College Park, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
2005, University of Missouri – Columbia, Doctorate in Counseling Psychology

Additional Training

2005, Motivational Interviewing Training, Levels I and II
2012, The Daring Way Facilitator Training (the work of Brené Brown)
2013, The Daring Way Facilitator Training (the work of Brené Brown)
2021, Enneagram Spectrum Training and Certification

Yoga Teacher Trainings

2017, 200-hour Teacher Training, Lotus House of Yoga, Lincoln, Nebraska
2017, Path of Devotion, Janet Stone Yoga, Big Sur, California, 108 Hours
2018, 200-hour Teacher Training, We are the Om People, Rishikesh, India
2018, 300-hour Teacher Training Janet Stone Yoga, Big Sur, California
2019, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training, Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Kripalu, Massachusetts
2020, Grief Yoga Teacher Training, Paul Denniston Yoga, Big Sur, California

Additional Training with Janet Stone Yoga

2018, Living the 8 Limbs of Yoga
2019, Myth and Mantra

Psychology Licensure

2007-Present, State of Nebraska, License #687
2006-Present, State of Missouri, License #2006033190

You are always welcome, exactly as you are.

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