Therapist profile
Meghan Gallagher, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting focus
Continue with MeghanAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Meghan
Meghan Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges.
She uses straightforward conversation to uncover what feels most pressing. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Meghan encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to try small changes that fit into daily life.
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens for patterns that keep problems recurring and works with clients to test different ways of handling them. Conversations can include planning, problem-solving, and skills practice to manage mood, stress, or urges.
Meghan has spent a decade working with adults on issues across the life span, including aging and geriatric concerns, end-of-life and hospice matters, and perinatal mood challenges. She also addresses impulsivity, isolation, communication problems, and obsessions or compulsions.
People often come to her when relationships, parenting, or career stress become overwhelming. She helps people sort priorities, set realistic goals, and take practical next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial visit.
How sessions work
How Meghan uses evidence-based techniques online
Meghan draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that worsen anxiety and depression, then experimenting with small changes to those patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This method often helps with mood disorders, stress, and panic-related concerns.Another frequently used technique emphasizes coping skills for trauma, grief, and loss. It teaches grounding, emotion regulation, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance and build tolerance for difficult feelings. Those strategies can help people manage trauma reactions, postpartum mood concerns, and strong grief responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Meghan will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions by checking what helps and adjusting methods over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments while keeping therapy focused on workable steps.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps individuals work through parenting strain, family conflict, intimacy-related worries, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear steps, problem solving, and building on existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as an LCSW in New York working with a wide range of adult concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with clients in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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