- Years in practice
- 26
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Meg
Dr. Meg DePasquale is a clinician based in Maryland with 26 years of experience. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C).
She offers a calm, direct approach for people facing stresses at home and in life. Parents who are worried about behavior, boundaries, or parenting strain often seek her perspective. She focuses on practical steps and clear conversation.
Sessions aim to name what is hard, sort through priorities, and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Background and approach
She addresses issues like anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and coping with life changes in straightforward terms. Dr. DePasquale also brings experience with trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue.
She listens for how past experiences shape current reactions and helps people find manageable ways to respond. Her work covers mood disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and concerns around body image and self-esteem. Parents can expect help balancing caregiving demands and personal needs.
She assists with family conflict and parenting stress while coaching around practical routines and communication. Her aim is to help clients regain a sense of direction without judgment. Sessions can use video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules.
New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments. Dr. DePasquale encourages the small first step of reaching out to begin a clearer path forward.
What Meg works with
Everything Meg lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Meg helps people with.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Dr. DePasquale uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, then practicing small, specific changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This method helps with worry, low mood, and coping with life transitions.Another common approach centers on processing trauma and its effects on daily life. It involves gently naming difficult memories and learning how current reactions connect to past events. This work supports people dealing with post-traumatic stress, abuse, or complicated grief.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they test methods and adjust the plan as needed until a good fit emerges.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and caregivers. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when scheduling is tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent without major disruptions to daily routines.
Questions people ask about Meg
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, and parenting stress. She also addresses anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
She favors straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on naming problems, setting small goals, and trying changes that fit daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with people across a range of mental health and caregiving concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed to practice in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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