Meagan Peterson

Meagan Peterson, founder of BLOOM COUNSELING, didn’t set out to become a business owner. Instead, her work is rooted in a desire to improve how mental health care is experienced. A born-and-raised Rhode Islander and University of Rhode Island alum, Peterson founded Bloom Counseling in 2022 to fill a void in the local landscape: a practice where both clients and clinicians are genuinely supported. “Client care becomes stronger when therapists are given room to collaborate, learn, and feel resourced,” she says.

After earning her master’s degree, Meagan worked across home-based services, schools, legal settings, and private practice, which sharpened her understanding of both the strengths and gaps in the system. “I had no formal business background,” she says. “What I did have was a strong vision, a deep respect for this work, and a commitment to creating a practice where people can truly thrive.”

Today, Meagan balances clinical leadership, supervision, and an active caseload, with a particular passion for couples’ work. She’s most proud of building Bloom early in her career – and doing it with intention. “Every decision,” she says, “is guided by care, connection, and integrity.”

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