- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Anger management
About Meg
Dr. Meg DePasquale is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and anger. She also supports people managing mood disorders, ADHD, and grief.
Dr. DePasquale focuses on practical, straightforward work in sessions. She helps people talk through current problems, learn coping skills, and practice new ways of responding to frustration and conflict. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and steps that can be tried between meetings.
Her background includes long experience with substance use concerns and trauma-related issues. She has spent years supporting caregivers and people dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue. This history gives her experience with overlapping problems such as guilt, shame, and self-esteem struggles.
In sessions she encourages honest conversation about feelings and behaviors. She will listen for patterns that keep problems repeating and help clients try small changes. When anger is part of the problem, she helps people notice triggers and experiment with alternative responses.
Dr. DePasquale asks for a short intake to clarify goals and priorities. She works collaboratively to set manageable steps and to track progress. The approach is practical and oriented toward everyday changes that reduce stress and improve relationships.
Therapeutic methods and how they work online
Dr. DePasquale commonly uses evidence-based approaches that focus on present concerns and practical skills. One approach emphasizes learning coping skills for stress and anger - noticing triggers, practicing breathing and grounding techniques, and trying different responses in real situations. This helps with workplace frustration, family conflict, and moments of intense irritation. Another common focus is trauma-informed care that helps people process upsetting events and reduce their impact on daily life. This typically involves pacing the work, building safety and stability, and practicing ways to manage strong emotions when they arise. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit the person's life, and adjust strategies based on what helps most. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to prioritize. Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. They also let people continue regular work on anger, mood, and coping skills from different locations while keeping the focus on practical changes.Areas of expertise
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship issues, grief, anger, and related concerns such as ADHD and mood disorders.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with time spent talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including substance use and trauma-related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and provides services while licensed in that state.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.