Dr. Meg DePasqualeLCSW-C

Dr. Meg DePasquale is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with addictions, trauma, relationship strain, mood changes, and challenges around self-esteem and motivation. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to begin. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression or bipolar mood shifts. For new parents or those facing postpartum concerns, she listens for what feels overwhelming and what might help in daily life. Her background includes long-term work supporting people with substance use and with grief or loss. She also pays attention to caregiver stress, ADHD-related challenges, and body image or identity concerns. That breadth helps her tailor conversations to each person's circumstances. Dr. DePasquale approaches sessions as collaborative problem-solving. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to build small, achievable steps toward those goals. Progress is tracked in plain terms so people can see what’s changing. People who choose her often want straightforward help managing life transitions, coping strategies for mood and anxiety, and support after trauma or loss. She encourages questions and will explain how sessions can fit into a busy life.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Many of the evidence-based techniques used in therapy focus on clear tools and practical skills rather than lengthy theory. For example, behavioral approaches help people identify patterns that keep problems going and build small changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood. These methods are useful for issues like depression, seasonal affective disorder, and mood swings.

Another common approach emphasizes coping skills after trauma and loss, teaching grounding strategies, emotion regulation, and ways to handle intrusive memories. These techniques aim to reduce distress and make day-to-day tasks feel more manageable. A coaching-style focus can help people clarify life purpose, set goals, and maintain motivation through changes like parenting or recovery from substance use.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be revisited over time as needs change.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commutes, and allow for more flexible scheduling. They can also let people have a shorter check-in when that is most useful or choose a quieter time that fits around work or caregiving duties.