Meghan Gilbert
LCSW, 10 years of experience
About me
My name is Meghan Gilbert and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Pennsylvania. I graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. I graduated from Widener University in 2017 with a master's degree in Social Work through their Advanced Standing Clinical Social Work program. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 11 years and I have had the opportunity to work with a variety of populations in the field. I have a lot of experiencing working with adolescents and adults who struggle with managing anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, trauma, and interpersonal challenges. I have had the opportunity to work with people in different settings like inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, community based treatment, schools , non-profit agencies, corrections, and occupational social work. I have had the opportunity to provide individual and group therapy, case management, consultations, and supervision to diverse populations. I generally practice from the cognitive behavioral and humanistic perspective to help people to evaluate their feelings and their circumstances in relation to the world around them and to help reconstruct their thinking in relation to their challenges and past trauma. Through the humanistic approach, I am able to view the whole person as an individual in relation to their problems and focus on their strengths or positive traits to help empower them to create change in their lives. I also provide solution-focused therapy to help people to strategize how to reach their goals and manage life's challenges in a health manner. I also implement the reality therapy approach that focuses on actively listening to clients and providing helpful feedback to help clients evaluate their emotions and to work towards realistic goals and behavioral changes.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we will briefly introduce ourselves and take time to explore the your reasons for seeking therapy at this time. I will ask questions regarding your background history and develop treatment goals that are tailored to your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
- Showing compassion -Being relatable for clients - Flexibility - Being genuine -Dedication
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am open to working with people from all different backgrounds and walks of life . I have extensive experience working with the substance abuse population , victims of complex trauma , and working with people who have severe mental Illness. .
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My treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
I am trained in CBT and trauma-focused care and I have been providing this form of therapy independently for the past four years.
Trauma Informed Care
I completed a clinical training program at Widener University in 2017 to offer CBT and trauma focused care to patients. I also complete continued education every two years to enhance and expand skills in this area.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I have ben provided this form of therapy independently for the past four years.