Therapist profile
Meredith McQuagge, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
Continue with MeredithWhere Meredith stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH26614
- NPI
- 1750194239
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT methods
- Trauma focused
- Neurodiversity affirming
About Meredith
Meredith McQuagge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Meredith draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck. She frames sessions in practical steps and focuses on skills that can be used between meetings. She also notes experience supporting people affected by autism spectrum conditions, body image concerns, addiction, and loneliness.
Her clinical background includes work with trauma and emotional abuse, as well as specific approaches for anxiety disorders such as social anxiety, panic, and OCD. Meredith identifies as a combat veteran and military spouse and brings that lived experience into how she understands busy, stressful lives and their impact on mood and relationships.
She lists several therapeutic methods she uses, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, exposure work, and motivational interviewing. Meredith also references trauma-focused and neurodiversity-affirming perspectives in her practice. These tools are presented as ways to reduce unhelpful thoughts and build steady coping routines.
Meredith encourages a pragmatic, nonjudgmental collaboration. She aims to support people in building confidence and managing symptoms without encouraging masking of their true selves. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and choose a first session time through the online scheduling flow.
How sessions work
How Meredith applies evidence-based methods online
Meredith lists several evidence-based tools she uses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change feelings and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment approaches help people clarify values and take small committed steps despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. Exposure-based techniques, including ERP style work, gradually reduce fear and avoidance by practicing manageable challenges over time.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Meredith frames this as a collaborative process where therapist and client try approaches, notice what helps, and adjust plans based on progress, goals, and personal preferences. The therapist aims to match techniques to the person rather than following a fixed script.
The site-specific session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose sessions that do or do not use video depending on how they want to work. Ask about available formats when you sign up so arrangements fit your daily routine and needs.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and lists additional focus areas such as codependency and addiction.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is pragmatic and evidence-based, emphasizing skills and doable steps. She uses cognitive and trauma-informed methods rather than abstract talk alone.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing with clients in Florida.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing appears during the sign-up and scheduling process.
What should I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.