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, strengthen coping skills. Meaghan

believes therapy can be a place where you do not have to have it all figured out, 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 toward 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