Meredith McQuagge, LMHC

Meredith McQuagge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She offers therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families, working with a broad spectrum of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, autism, OCD, ADHD, and substance use. She has significant experience supporting people who have faced trauma and emotional abuse.

As a combat veteran, military spouse, and Purple Heart recipient, Meredith brings lived perspective to the stresses of daily life and the impact of chronic pressure. She understands how isolation, shame, and persistent worry can leave someone feeling worn out, on edge, or trapped, and she aims to help clients regain steadiness and hope.

Meredith uses evidence-based practices delivered in a pragmatic, neurodiversity-affirming, and non-judgmental manner. She has specialized training in treating anxiety-related conditions including social anxiety, panic, phobias, PTSD, and OCD, and draws on a range of therapeutic modalities such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Inference Based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based trauma-focused work. She approaches therapy as a partnership, helping people build confidence without masking or hiding their authentic selves.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and respond differently to stressful situations.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and taking committed action. This approach can help people who struggle with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or feelings of emptiness by promoting psychological flexibility and purposeful living.

Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for individuals who experience intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or difficulties managing impulsive reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Meredith works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and tailors methods from these evidence-based approaches to create a practical plan together.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to engage in therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care from different locations, and access licensed professionals and therapists in formats that suit individual comfort and lifestyle.