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Online therapist

Meredith Whitmore

Caring support for life and parenting challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Meredith

Meredith Whitmore is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oregon. She focuses on everyday and complex struggles such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, parenting, grief, and life changes. Meredith aims to build an open, non-judgmental rapport where clients can speak honestly and begin to make steady changes.

Sessions are practical and straightforward. Meredith listens closely, helps people clarify goals, and works with them to try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

She mixes conversation with simple skills so people leave with tools they can use between meetings. The tone is encouraging; she positions herself as an active supporter in the work. Her background includes three years of professional counseling experience and work in community health.

That experience exposed her to a wide range of concerns and settings, which informs how she adapts strategies to different situations. Meredith describes therapy as a collaborative effort where both people share responsibility for progress. She also brings attention to communication problems, blended family issues, coping with chronic pain or illness, codependency, and career-related stress.

Other focus areas listed include first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and mood disorders. These are areas she has worked with in practice. Meredith offers multiple session formats to fit varied schedules, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Sessions are provided in English and arranged according to therapist availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Many people benefit from structured, evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills. Cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These techniques are useful for stress, depression, and coping with change.

Another commonly used approach emphasizes trauma-informed care. This involves pacing conversations, building safety and trust, and using grounding or regulation tools to manage strong emotions after trauma and abuse. These methods aim to help people feel steadier and more in control over time.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the work collaborative and goal-oriented.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Meredith offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick the way that feels most comfortable. This flexibility helps maintain continuity of care and lets clients practice new skills between sessions in their everyday settings.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Meredith address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting struggles, grief, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches simple skills to use between sessions.
What kind of clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and has worked in community health settings.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
Meredith is a Licensed Professional Counselor, license number OR LPC C6881, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Meredith?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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