What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Meredith is suj a caring and supportive therapist. She really listens and helps you feel safe while working through challenges like anxiety and trauma. She combines different tools like mindfulness and body-based techniques, which makes the sessions fee personal and effective. I’ve learned so much about myself and feel stronger since working with her.”
LOLess than 1 year ago
“Working with Meredith has led to sustained, positive changes in my mental health. Her skills as a therapist create space for gentleness and accessing next steps in my relationship with myself. Meredith communicates with care and curiosity while sharing her expertise. I feel lucky to have found Meredith as a therapist and would recommend highly. ”
KPLess than 1 year ago
About Dr. Meredith McHugh
Focus areas
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
BisexualLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Meredith McHugh
Dr. Meredith J. McHugh is a licensed clinical social worker with a PhD in psychology and over 20 years of experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, gender-affirming care, inflammatory conditions, addiction, and psychosis. Within an anti-oppressive framework, Dr. McHugh's mind-body practice integrates somatic IFS, mindfulness, neuroscience, DBT, and CBT.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My background in psychology, neuroscience, and social work provides a rich perspective on the effects of trauma and stress on our brains, minds, and bodies. With this knowledge, I have worked extensively with youth and adult survivors of significant trauma, and those suffering through anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and psychosis.
My approach to therapy draws heavily from internal family systems therapy (parts work), somatic psychotherapy, attachment theory, neuroscience, mindfulness, CBT and DBT. Central to my work is an understanding that trauma and stress are experienced within and from oppressive systems; and carried intergenerationally in our minds and bodies.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Therapy with me will provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space where you will feel fully heard and understood. We will explore how past and present experiences, and systems, have shaped the distress, anxiety, anger, or hopelessness you may be carrying. We will identify the ways you have adapted to these experiences and how this may be contributing to the stress/trauma held in your brain and body and carried into your relationships. I will support and challenge you to grow and heal from this.
Dr. Meredith McHugh is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $275 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Office location
Dr. Meredith McHugh, LCSW, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Griffith University, Brisbane South (Nathan) Campus, PhD in Psychology
- RMIT University, Master's in Clinical Social Work
Awards and publications
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=C2MlBhQAAAAJ&hl=en
NPI number
1629537089
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Meredith is suj a caring and supportive therapist. She really listens and helps you feel safe while working through challenges like anxiety and trauma. She combines different tools like mindfulness and body-based techniques, which makes the sessions fee personal and effective. I’ve learned so much about myself and feel stronger since working with her.
Less than 1 year agoLO
Working with Meredith has led to sustained, positive changes in my mental health. Her skills as a therapist create space for gentleness and accessing next steps in my relationship with myself. Meredith communicates with care and curiosity while sharing her expertise. I feel lucky to have found Meredith as a therapist and would recommend highly.
Less than 1 year agoKP
Meredith is an excellent therapist who communicates with care while sharing her expertise. Throughout our time together, Meredith helped me cultivate gentleness and curiosity while navigating my own internal word. I feel lucky to have found Meredith and would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Less than 1 year agoKP
Meredith is an amazing professional and a wonderful and dedicated partner in working towards not just stability, but an intuitive and uhh somatic understanding of how best to ride one's own head, both in the times that ride is especially bumpy and also when it's perhaps deceptively smooth. I'm so grateful to have found her and to have had her support through some very difficult times and to have learned from her in many ways.
Less than 1 year agoRM
Meredith and I have been consistently working together for many years now, our focus mostly being on c-ptsd symptoms and anxiety through an IFS framework. She's always been such a lovely and compassionate therapist throughout my journey. Can't recommend her enough!
Less than 1 year agoRG
I honestly can't say enough about the quality of care I've received as Meredith's client. She's been very flexible with my extremely fluid work schedule, which has been a huge help. I love that she has a background in neuroscience, which gives her a fuller understanding of why people suffer with mental illnesses and an actual plan of how to move forward. It's very goal-oriented.
Her use of Internal Family Systems is fascinating. She basically takes you on a tour of your own mind and teaches you how to relate to various parts held within it. You can learn to both regulate and even heal parts of your psyche.
Most importantly, Meredith is a very compassionate, genuine and principled person. You can put your trust in her and absolutely benefit from her care. Highest recommendation!
Less than 1 year agoMT
Dr. McHugh has been my therapist for the past couple of years, and she's honestly one of the best. Extremely comforting and empathetic. She usually knows exactly what to say or ask if you're feeling stuck during a session, but also gives you time if you're just trying to process. Sometimes talking to her, I forget I'm even a therapy session. And she definitely makes you feel seen!
Less than 1 year agoCH
Meredith has been my therapist the last four years—and I’m not exaggerating when I say her care has been life changing. When we started our sessions, I struggled with intense anxiety and unresolved trauma from my past. Over time, Meredith taught me how to address these areas of concern with openness and curiosity. And it’s truly changed me for the better. She’s deeply knowledgeable, nonjudgmental, and (so!) funny. I look forward to our sessions every week because I know I’ll walk away feeling lighter and more centered than before. It’s a testament to her skill and support.
I cannot recommend Meredith enough; it’s hard to put her impact into words. But if you’re in search of a therapist who will accept you as you are—and guide you on your path toward self-actualization—then look no further.
Less than 1 year agoMD
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Meredith McHugh?
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Is Dr. Meredith McHugh accepting new patients?
Dr. Meredith McHugh generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. McHugh's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Meredith McHugh accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Meredith McHugh online?
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Where is Dr. Meredith McHugh's office located?
Dr. Meredith McHugh has 2 office locations, including in Smyrna and New York, view full addresses on Dr. McHugh's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Meredith McHugh?
Dr. Meredith McHugh frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Meredith McHugh on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Meredith McHugh speak?
Dr. Meredith McHugh speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Meredith McHugh in reviews?
8 patients have reviewed Dr. Meredith McHugh. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.