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Meghan Gilbert, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- Motivational Interviewing
About Meghan
Meghan Gilbert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting concerns, anger, and changes in life circumstances.
She uses practical, structured methods to look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ideas to identify strengths and build small, concrete steps forward.
Her background includes work across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings, community treatment, schools, non-profit agencies, and occupational social work. That variety means she has delivered individual and group therapy, case management, consultations, and supervision in different environments.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and measurable steps. Conversations often include looking at patterns that keep problems going, trying alternative actions, and checking what works between meetings. She also uses narrative techniques to help people reframe difficult experiences and Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change when readiness varies.
Her approach is direct and practical. Expect short-term strategies for coping, paired with longer work when trauma and complex history are involved. People who want structured, skills-based help and straightforward discussion tend to find this style useful.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Meghan combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and motivational techniques to keep sessions practical and goal-focused. CBT is used to identify patterns of thinking and test alternative responses for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and building on a person’s strengths to set realistic goals. Motivational Interviewing supports changes like reducing substance use by exploring readiness and increasing personal motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit the person’s goals and preferences, and she will adjust strategies as progress unfolds. That shared decision-making shapes the plan and the pace of change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules call for them. They can also let someone avoid being on camera if that is helpful for focusing on the conversation rather than visual cues.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of thinking and behaving. Sessions focus on practical exercises and small behavioral changes between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of clinical experience and has worked in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, schools, community treatment, non-profit agencies, and occupational social work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensing in New Jersey (NJ LCSW) and Pennsylvania (PA LCSW), practicing from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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