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Meredith Bauer, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Stress and family concerns
See online therapy options- Solution-Focused methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Healthcare experience
About Meredith
Meredith Bauer is an LCSW licensed in Texas with 15 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues.
She spent much of her career in healthcare settings supporting families through crises and chronic illness. That work included helping people navigate life-limiting diagnoses, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver strain, and long-term medical conditions. Meredith also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, and communication problems.
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She uses solution-focused methods to identify immediate steps clients can try. She also draws on client-centered techniques to keep sessions collaborative and respectful of each person's perspective.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when appropriate, is used to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions typically focus on small, doable changes that fit into daily life rather than long, abstract discussions.
Meredith describes therapy as a joint effort. She works with clients to set clear goals and to measure progress. People who want structured, problem-solving work and help managing everyday stresses may find this approach useful.
How Meredith uses structured approaches for online work
Meredith works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is concrete and action-oriented, and it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to outline short-term goals and practical steps. This approach looks for what is already working and builds on small changes. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and adjusts sessions to each person's perspective and pace.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Meredith will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is measured. The focus is on what helps most in everyday life rather than on lengthy explanations of technique.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, school, and medical appointments. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and make scheduling more flexible while keeping the same goal-focused methods used in office sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that combines solution-focused work and client-centered conversations. Sessions aim for clear steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience, much of it in healthcare settings supporting people through crisis and chronic illness.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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