Meekah Reeves, LCSW

Meekah Reeves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist in New York who combines clinical expertise with faith-informed counseling to support emotional growth and resilience. She specializes in women’s mental health while working with a diverse clientele and offers Christian counseling elements such as prayer and scripture when clients indicate those supports would be helpful. With 25 years of clinical experience, she brings training in cognitive behavioral therapy and Christian counseling to her practice and earned her master’s degree from Columbia University in 2008 after completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Reeves also holds a birth doula certification from DONA International and is Lamaze trained, background that complements her work with caregivers, parents and people navigating major life transitions. Her practice emphasizes interpersonal connection and a strengths-focused approach to address anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges and related concerns. She has worked in various hospital settings throughout New York City, applying practical clinical experience to complex care situations. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys international travel, singing, cooking and spending time with family and friends, and she invites prospective clients to discuss whether her approach might be a good fit for their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Meekah Reeves uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s own goals and strengths guide the work. This approach emphasizes active listening, empathy and collaboration, and can be especially useful for building self-esteem, processing life changes and addressing relationship or caregiver stress.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - a skills-oriented method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and stress management by teaching practical strategies for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Reeves works collaboratively with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques from different models to match each person’s situation.

Online therapy with Reeves is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose how they want to engage. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules and continue work through transitions or travel.