- Anxiety and mood
- Addiction support
- Coping skills
About Meg
Dr. Meg DePasquale is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, trauma, and difficulties with relationships and self-esteem. She also supports people facing caregiving strain, parenting challenges, and life changes.
Meg focuses on practical, straightforward work in sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps people notice patterns that get in the way. Conversations include problem solving, managing strong emotions, and building small steps that feel doable.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people with substance use concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and complex grief. She brings experience helping people who struggle with motivation, guilt, shame, and anger. Over the years she has worked with issues related to ADHD, autism, intellectual disability, and postpartum difficulties.
Clients can expect clear explanations about next steps. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices and tracks progress along the way. Sessions review coping tools, communication strategies, and plans for safer behavior when needed.
Dr. DePasquale aims to make first sessions straightforward. New clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting to outline goals and practical steps. Her practice is based in Maryland and services are provided in English.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Evidence-based approaches focus on skills you can practice between sessions. One common technique emphasizes learning specific coping skills for anxiety and mood problems, such as paced breathing, activity planning, and breaking down overwhelming tasks into smaller steps. These tools help with worry, low mood, and everyday stress. Another approach targets behavior change related to addiction and self-harm by identifying triggers and building concrete alternatives. This work often includes planning for difficult moments, practicing new responses, and reviewing what helps and what does not. Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, tries approaches, and adjusts based on what is helpful. Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins and to use short sessions for quick skill practice. Because the original profile does not specify session formats, confirm current online options before booking to learn which formats are offered and which best fit weekly routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship problems, self-esteem, and related issues such as caregiver strain and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques, clear explanations, and building small, manageable steps to change behavior and reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW-C credential (Maryland) and her practice is based in Maryland.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know if video, phone, or in-person sessions are offered.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.