Meaghan Wright, MSW

Meaghan is a Supervisee in Social Work offering in-person and virtual therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 8-24. She aims to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to work through life's challenges. Meaghan supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD/executive functioning challenges, low self-esteem, perfectionism, stressful life transitions, and difficulties within relationships. She recognizes that many young people experience pressure to meet high expectations while navigating their emotions, identities, relationships, and changing environments. Her goal is to help clients develop confidence and strengthen coping skills. Meaghan believes therapy can be a place where you do not have it all figured out, and where progress matters more than perfection.

Meaghan utilizes a person-centered approach while incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, systems theory, and internal family systems to meet each client where they are to support meaningful change. She believes therapy is a collaborative process and works with clients to develop insight, build skills, and create goals that feel relevant to their individual experiences. Meaghan finds that the foundation of effective therapy is a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, understood, and accepted. While she provides guidance, education, and support, she believes clients are the experts in their own lived experiences. Sessions may incorporate creative, age-appropriate therapeutic techniques, games, and interactive activities to help clients feel comfortable while connecting therapeutic concepts to their everyday lives. She has experience supporting children, adolescents, and families involved in the juvenile justice system, youth navigating significant life changes, and individuals with trauma backgrounds.

Before becoming a therapist, Meaghan spent many years working as a biologist and athletic coach, experiences that shaped her appreciation for resilience, growth, and the importance of supportive relationships. As the child of a military family and someone who competed in gymnastics and cheerleading from childhood through college, Meaghan understands the impact of high expectations, transitions, and perseverance. She has also traveled throughout the country, experiences that have strengthened her appreciation for diverse perspectives and individual stories. Outside of therapy, Meaghan enjoys attending concerts, spending time in nature, connecting with friends and family, and relaxing at home with her pup.

If you are seeking a therapist who brings compassion, creativity, occasional humor, and a genuine desire to see clients succeed, Meaghan would be honored to support you or your child on their journey towards growth and healing.

Areas of Expertise:

• Anxiety, depression, and ADHD support for children, teens, and young adults

• Coping skills for perfectionism, self-criticism, and stressful life transitions

• Building self-esteem, confidence, and emotional awareness

• Trauma-informed support for youth and young adults

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Biology, James Madison University

Master of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University