Meghan Gallagher, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 10 years in practice
Meghan Gallagher is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or parenting concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 072828 · expires June 2028
- NPI
- 1679758551 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Meghan
Meghan Gallagher is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or parenting concerns. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addictions, attention differences, and problems with self-esteem and motivation. Her tone is straightforward and practical for people seeking change.
She focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about what matters to them. Sessions are oriented toward real-life goals like improving mood, managing panic, handling conflict, or finding more balance between work and family.
Background and approach
She emphasizes small, doable steps rather than big sudden changes. Over a decade of practice informs a hands-on approach that leans on evidence-based techniques. Meghan uses tools that help with emotional regulation, breaking unhelpful patterns, and improving communication.
She works with each person to select methods that fit their situation and comfort level. Meghan helps people strengthen their coping skills after loss, during major life transitions, or while addressing long-standing issues such as obsessive thoughts or impulsivity. She also offers support around pregnancy, postpartum depression, aging concerns, and end-of-life issues.
Her sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. Clients can expect clear steps, practice between sessions, and adjustments as progress is made. The aim is to restore a sense of control, connection, and purpose over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Meghan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Meghan commonly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes skills for emotional regulation and managing anxiety and panic attacks through steady practice and short exercises that can be used during stressful moments. Another approach targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by identifying specific triggers and testing new ways of responding, which helps with depression, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behavior. Finding the right method is part of the work. Meghan will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She adapts plans over time so strategies remain useful and realistic as needs shift. Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel time. Video calls let you work face-to-face when interaction matters, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework, or quick support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or varying energy levels while maintaining consistent care.We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Meghan address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, and related mood or impulse issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, manageable steps, and skill-building to improve mood, reduce panic, and handle conflict.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Meghan has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
Clients may meet by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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