Meghan McQuade

Compassionate, practical care for lasting change

LMHC New York

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Meghan

Meghan McQuade is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience based in New York. She approaches therapy from a standpoint that people are doing their best and that change is possible through compassionate, nonjudgmental work combined with clear wellness goals.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes understanding both internal and external triggers for intense emotion and unhelpful behaviors while promoting self-acceptance and awareness of how biological drives interact with everyday stressors. She individualizes treatment by identifying each person’s strengths and vulnerabilities and using those insights to select practical strategies.

Meghan blends education, encouragement, and skill-building to help clients gain greater self-management, control, and direction. Her style is collaborative; she aims to partner with people who are motivated to take an active role in treatment and to develop a personalized plan that reinforces progress toward stability and improved functioning.

Throughout the work she focuses on realistic, actionable targets and supports clients as they build competence and confidence in coping with life’s challenges. Prospective clients who feel ready to explore personal growth and change are invited to reach out and begin the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and habit-based problems by teaching concrete skills and practical strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so people can act in ways that align with what matters to them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience by offering empathic listening and support, helping individuals explore their own solutions and develop self-directed growth.

Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Meghan works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and to try methods that fit each person’s situation. She emphasizes tailoring interventions and adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, teach coping skills, and maintain ongoing support while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career-related stress.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style blends compassionate, nonjudgmental empathy with practical skill-building and goal setting to help clients gain insight and improve self-management.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working with diverse mental health challenges and focuses on tailoring interventions to each person’s strengths and needs.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LMHC credential and practices in New York; her license number is NY LMHC 006199.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English