- Addictions support
- Mood and anxiety
- Parenting stress
About Meg
Dr. Meg DePasquale is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with addiction, trauma, mood concerns, anxiety, relationship stress, and the pressures of life transitions. Her work also covers parenting stress, grief, anger, ADHD, and issues around self-esteem and motivation.
She focuses on clear conversation and practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations are direct and grounded. She listens to what is happening now and helps identify small, measurable changes to try. Sessions pay attention to immediate coping and longer-term goals alike.
Dr. DePasquale has worked across a range of clinical settings over many years. That background informs how she manages complex concerns like co-occurring mood and substance issues, trauma histories, and caregiving stress. She draws on approaches supported by research to guide treatment planning and skill building.
Her style is collaborative - she helps people set priorities and tests strategies that fit daily life. Expect straightforward feedback, check-ins on progress, and changes to the plan when something is not working. This practical orientation is meant to keep momentum moving forward.
Many clients seek her support for big life shifts such as returning to work, managing relationship strain, or coping with loss. She also works with people navigating identity, purpose, and the feeling of being behind peers. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her long experience in the Maryland practice context.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Two evidence-based methods commonly used for concerns like mood, anxiety, and trauma are cognitive-behavioral techniques and trauma-focused strategies. Cognitive-behavioral techniques involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Trauma-focused strategies focus on stabilizing symptoms, building coping skills, and gradually addressing painful memories when the person is ready.Finding the right approach is a conversation. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan if a technique does not fit.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, avoiding travel time, fitting a check-in between commitments, or choosing a shorter session when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can often adapt exercises and homework for remote work so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and related concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Conversations are practical and collaborative. She uses evidence-based techniques to set goals, teach coping skills, and track progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with diverse mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland and practices with that credential in her stated location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English and for people in the regions she serves.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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