I’m passionate about helping women find freedom from OCD, anxiety, body image issues, and disordered eating. I ultimately became a counselor because I’ve been where you are now. Although our stories likely look different, I know what it's like to feel like you’re at a breaking point because you can no longer live up to your own expectations or the expectations of others. I know firsthand that therapy works, and am confident that counseling can give you the space you need to make sustainable, long-term change.
Counselor, business owner, bookworm, plant mom, Swiftie, recovering perfectionist, & fellow human.
Hi, I'm Meredith.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mental health.
You deserve a personalized approach to counseling. In my work, I prioritize a strengths-based and person-centered approach. This means that I view my clients as experts on their experiences and believe that everyone has inherent strengths and resources that can be harnessed to promote growth and healing.
Personalized. Collaborative. Trauma-informed.
I aim to create a collaborative relationship with my clients where we work together to identify goals and strategies that are meaningful and relevant to you. You can always expect therapy to be a judgment-free space and to be met with compassion and empathy.
I also work from a trauma-informed approach because I believe that all counseling is, in some way, trauma work, as our life journeys often involve painful experiences that deeply impact us. My commitment to trauma work extends beyond providing a compassionate space. I will integrate some trauma-specific interventions to help you process, heal, and build resilience in the face of trauma's impact. Throughout our sessions, I am mindful of potential triggers and the potential for retraumatization, ensuring that your well-being and emotional safety remain at the forefront of our work together.
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My modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to mental health and well-being that focuses on helping you create a life that aligns with your values. Unlike therapies that aim solely to eliminate disordered behaviors or unpleasant emotions, ACT centers on identifying what truly matters to you and taking meaningful steps toward those goals, even in the face of challenging thoughts or feelings.
When you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts, rigid rules, or overwhelming emotions, it can feel like these experiences control your life. In our sessions, we’ll work together to reduce the struggle you have with these thoughts and feelings. For example, through mindfulness, we can practice staying present and grounded, even when your mind tries to pull you elsewhere. Using cognitive defusion techniques, you might learn to relate to difficult thoughts in a new way—seeing them as words or mental events rather than absolute truths.
Our work will focus on uncovering what truly matters to you—your values—and taking actionable steps toward building a meaningful life. Whether that involves challenging perfectionism, increasing flexibility, or finding freedom from unhelpful patterns, ACT provides tools to help you move forward. Together, we’ll create a space where you can focus on living a life that reflects your deepest goals and values, even when things feel uncertain or hard.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a highly effective treatment for anxiety disorders, especially Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The goal of ERP is to purposefully face anxiety-provoking situations in gradual, manageable ways, helping you learn to tolerate anxiety without resorting to compulsions. Unlike approaches that aim to eliminate intrusive thoughts or anxiety entirely, ERP focuses on building your capacity to manage and cope with these experiences, breaking the cycle of avoidance and compulsive behavior.
In our sessions, we’ll work together to expose you to the object of your fear, either through real-world situations or by imagining it, and help you change your response to that stimulus. This means facing your fears while resisting the urge to engage in compulsive behaviors that temporarily relieve anxiety but ultimately reinforce it. For example, reassurance seeking is a common compulsion we’ll address because it perpetuates OCD’s hold over your life. Instead, we’ll focus on helping you tolerate the discomfort of anxiety for longer periods, allowing it to naturally subside over time.
ERP does require a willingness to experience uncomfortable feelings and some distress, but the rewards are significant. By reducing avoidance and learning to sit with anxiety without acting on compulsions, you’ll find that your fears lose their intensity and control over you. While the short-term discomfort can feel challenging, the long-term benefits include freedom from the rituals and avoidance behaviors that have been dominating your life. Together, we’ll create a structured and supportive plan to help you face your fears and build confidence in your ability to live fully, without being held back by anxiety or compulsions.
