Meredith Bauer, LCSW

Meredith Bauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with more than 15 years of experience supporting families and individuals through life transitions and health-related challenges. She completed undergraduate studies in psychology and earned a Master of Social Work, and much of her career has focused on the healthcare setting where she helped families navigate crises and the management of chronic and life-limiting illness.

Meredith has worked extensively with older adults, caregivers, and multi-generational families, bringing practical strategies and a calm, solution-oriented perspective to complex situations. She describes therapy as a collaborative process - a joint venture in which therapist and client work together to address immediate concerns and develop tools for living more effectively in the present.

Drawing on a solution-focused approach, Meredith emphasizes actionable steps and present-moment change while tailoring care to each family or individual she sees. Outside of clinical work she is a wife to her husband Jason, a mother of three college-age children, and a dog mom to four dogs, perspectives that inform her appreciation for real-world family dynamics.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Meredith Bauer

Meredith Bauer draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist follows their priorities; this approach helps people who need support exploring feelings, values, and relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical option for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. In addition, Meredith employs solution-focused therapy to concentrate on immediate goals and small, achievable changes that can improve daily functioning and coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Meredith works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative planning helps shape sessions that feel useful and relevant from the start.

Online therapy with Meredith is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for clients with busy schedules or mobility limitations. These formats make it easier to connect from home, work, or while traveling and allow licensed professionals like Meredith to focus on practical strategies and ongoing support in ways that fit each client’s life.