Therapist profile
Meghan Gilbert, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Meghan
Meghan Gilbert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting, family issues, and related concerns.
Meghan uses a client-centered and cognitive behavioral approach to help people sort through their feelings and the situations that cause them distress. She listens and helps clients identify patterns in thinking and behavior. From there she and the person set small, realistic steps to try out between sessions.
She also draws on solution-focused and narrative ideas to help people break problems into manageable parts and to rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. Motivational interviewing is used when someone is weighing change, such as with substance use or behavior shifts. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented without losing attention to personal strengths.
Her background includes work across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, community treatment, schools, non-profit agencies, and occupational social work. That range has involved individual and group therapy, case management, consultations, and supervision.
People contact Meghan for help with family and parenting strains, handling life transitions, coping with anger or grief, and improving communication. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's view. The therapist follows the person's concerns, reflects what they say, and helps them notice strengths to build on. This approach is helpful for people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, or feeling overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete strategies to test and change those thoughts. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is brief and practical when someone is unsure about change. It helps clarify personal reasons for change and increases readiness to try new behaviors, for example with substance use or health habits. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and will adjust methods as needed. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits day-to-day life. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency while working on family, parenting, and personal concerns.Areas of focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, family and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among other related topics.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions emphasize client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns and try practical changes between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as an LCSW and a longer history working in mental health settings in various roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is based in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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