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Meghan Gallagher

Meghan Gallagher, LCSW

New York

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 072828
NPI
1679758551
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

These details come from information Meghan supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Parenting and ADHD

About Meghan

Meghan Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with ten years of practice experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career concerns, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and intended for adults.

Meghan helps people talk through upsetting events and ongoing stresses. She works with clients to identify strengths and practical steps they can use day to day. Conversations are direct and focused on real-life problems, like juggling work, family, health, and money pressures.

In sessions she listens for what is working now and what gets in the way. She helps clients develop coping strategies for panic, mood swings, obsessive thoughts, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people facing end-of-life issues, caregiving stresses, and recovery from domestic violence.

Her approach balances short-term goals and longer-term change. That can include problem-solving, building routines, and skills for managing impulses and compulsions. Meghan aims to help clients set manageable goals and track progress between sessions.

To begin, readers select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies depending on location. International clients are not currently accepted.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions

Meghan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and panic by practicing breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. This approach is useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and phobias.

Another set of techniques concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing it against real-life evidence. That method helps with low mood, negative self-talk, and many forms of stress that interfere with work and relationships.

Choosing a method is collaborative. Meghan works with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, day-to-day demands, and comfort level. She reviews progress and adjusts strategies as needed so sessions stay relevant to real life.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The listing does not specify formats, so please check current options when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone continue work on symptoms like panic, grief, or compulsive behaviors without changing their daily routine.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, anger, career concerns, and ADHD.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is practical and focused on everyday problems. Sessions are used to identify strengths, set manageable goals, and practice coping techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; total cost varies by location.

How do I begin working with her?

Select 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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