Meghan Gallagher , LCSW

Meghan Gallagher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 10 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Meghan emphasizes a strengths-based approach that helps clients identify and build on the resources they already have so daily life can feel more manageable and meaningful.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. Meghan views the decision to seek support as an important and courageous step, and she aims to offer steady encouragement and practical guidance as clients pursue clearer goals and healthier patterns. Her work focuses on helping individuals make changes that improve functioning, resilience, and overall well-being.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Meghan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. These approaches help clients develop clearer thinking and healthier coping strategies for everyday challenges.

She also applies trauma-informed principles when working with clients who have experienced abuse or loss, emphasizing pacing, emotional regulation skills, and gradual processing to address painful memories and reactions. For grief and life transitions, Meghan incorporates supportive interventions that validate the grieving process while helping clients find meaning and forward momentum.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - Meghan works with each person to tailor techniques based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continued access from different locations, and support consistent work toward therapeutic goals with licensed professionals.