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MD Portrait of Dr. Meg DePasquale
Online therapist

Dr. Meg DePasquale

Supportive clinician for family and life changes

Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Meg

Dr. Meg DePasquale is a licensed clinician in Maryland with more than two decades of experience. She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C, and she focuses on helping people facing addictions, family stress, trauma, and mood concerns.

Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers thinking about family and parenting issues. She creates a calm space where people can speak honestly about hard things. Sessions are meant to be straightforward.

Background and approach

She listens, asks clear questions, and helps clients name what matters most to them. Her work covers a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar mood patterns, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with substance use, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and parenting challenges.

Her practice addresses related areas such as body image, caregiver stress, postpartum depression, and trauma-related concerns. Dr. DePasquale draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor a plan to each person.

She balances practical strategies with emotional support so clients can try new ways of handling problems between sessions. Progress is measured in small, realistic steps rather than dramatic overnight change. If someone is unsure where to begin she helps figure out priorities and next steps.

Her style is collaborative but steady - she meets people where they are and works alongside them toward clearer goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit busy families

Dr. DePasquale commonly uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes structured skills training to help manage anxiety, mood swings, and stress; clients practice specific tools to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that help people process painful experiences safely and reduce their impact on family life and relationships.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they may try one approach and adjust it over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to add flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, and caregiving responsibilities. They also allow regular check-ins and practical coaching between appointments so progress can continue even when life is busy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, mood disorders, grief, anger, and family concerns including parenting and relationship issues.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her sessions are calm and straightforward. She listens closely, asks clear questions, and works on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C with license number MD LCSW-C 10247, and she practices in Maryland.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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