Meg Morel, LCSW

Meg Morel

So, you have decided to start therapy, great! That is a positive first step. I believe that therapy is a journey. Some journeys are longer than others, and everyone gets to a different desired destination. I hope to provide a safe and supportive space to travel on that journey alongside of you.

I graduated with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, and have been practicing for over 15 years. My foremost goal as a therapist is to maintain a safe and supportive environment for you. To do that we’ll use humor, focus on building trust, and focus on small and manageable goals that feel meaningful to you. Guiding values for me while practicing therapy are “progress, not perfection” and the beliefs that everyone deserves to show themselves compassion and deserves to experience unconditional positive regard.

Within that framework the modalities that I find most helpful are CBT, which focuses on challenging and restructuring negative or unhelpful thoughts, and DBT, which focuses on coping with distress, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, as well as self- compassion work, harm-reduction strategies, person-centered therapy, solutions-focused work, and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) for youth who have experienced trauma.

I have interest and experience working with a variety presenting problems. My expertise lies in treating depression, anxiety, social anxiety, specific phobias, LGBTQI+ issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation sexual dysfunction, and trauma (both simple and complex). I am also part of the Addiction and Recovery Center of excellence, and would be honored to walk alongside you during your recovery journey. I have personal experience with chronic pain and illness, as I am diagnosed with several painful and chronic conditions. I believe this personal experience makes me more insightful and compassionate when dealing with chronic pain and illness.

I am excited for the opportunity to get to know you and have the honor of being your provider.

Credentials

• Masters in Clinical Social work from the University of Pittsburgh
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin

Specialties and Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Certified
• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) Certified
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Solutions-Focused Therapy
• Self-Compassion Training
• Mindfulness Training (DBT)

Schedule an appointment with Meg online or call 267-861-3685, Option 1