Meredith Bauer

Meredith Bauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people cope with grief, stress, anxiety, and major life changes. She supports those facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, and end-of-life concerns, and she also addresses relationship and family stress, depression, trauma, and sleep problems.

She has 15 years of experience and a background in psychology and social work. Much of her work has been inside healthcare settings, helping people and families navigate crisis and long-term illness management. Meredith draws on that experience when someone is dealing with cancer, chronic pain, or hospice and end-of-life counseling needs.

Her style is practical and focused on the present. She uses solution-focused work to identify immediate steps a person can try. She also uses client-centered methods to listen and tailor support to each person’s needs, and cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.

Sessions aim to be collaborative. Meredith describes therapy as a joint effort to find realistic strategies that fit daily life. She often helps people build coping plans, improve communication, and manage caregiver fatigue.

Outside of clinical work she balances family life with three college-age children and several dogs. That mix of personal and professional experience informs a down-to-earth approach to supporting people through complex emotions and practical challenges.

How her approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist offers an accepting space and follows the client’s lead to set goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and stress; it uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps that can create quick improvements in day-to-day life and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Meredith will work with each person to choose methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative, and plans are adjusted as progress and life circumstances change.

Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people stay connected with a therapist while managing caregiver duties, medical appointments, or ongoing treatments.