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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Meghan
LCSW in New York with 10 years of clinical experience, Meghan Gallagher helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting questions, and ADHD-related challenges.
Meghan writes plainly with clients about what’s happening now and what they want to change. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are direct and aimed at helping someone manage symptoms, cope with loss, and rebuild routines after difficult experiences.
Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and working from the client’s strengths. Meghan helps people identify patterns that keep problems repeating. She offers tools to reduce intense emotions, handle panic, and respond differently in conflict or moments of impulsivity.
She also supports people dealing with career stress, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life issues, and parenting strain. Meghan pays attention to communication problems, isolation or loneliness, and mood-related concerns such as postpartum depression or panic attacks. Practical problem solving and clearer decision-making are regular parts of sessions.
Meghan holds a Master’s-level clinical social work credential, LCSW, and practices in New York. Sessions move at a steady, work-focused pace. She encourages small experiments between meetings so people can test changes and notice what helps.
To begin, a person typically completes a short intake so goals are clear and sessions are planned around what matters most. Meghan emphasizes collaboration: goals, pacing, and strategies are agreed together and adjusted as needed.
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How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Meghan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach is skill-based work for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and grounding strategies, then practicing them in session so a person can use them when symptoms spike. This helps reduce the immediate intensity of panic and builds confidence in handling future episodes.Another frequent strand is coping-focused therapy for trauma and grief. That involves naming and containing strong memories or emotions, developing manageable routines, and adding small behavioral experiments to improve daily functioning. These methods aim to restore steadier mood and clearer decision-making over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Meghan collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adapts strategies if something isn’t helping.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also let people use shorter check-ins or rely on audio-only meetings when needed, helping therapy fit into everyday life without requiring long commutes.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, and related mood and anxiety problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a strengths-focused approach. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skills to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.