Meredith Bauer, LCSW

Meredith Bauer is an LCSW based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family challenges, and issues tied to aging and geriatric concerns. She works with people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, sleep problems, ADHD, trauma, and major life changes. Meredith emphasizes practical steps people can use right away.

She trained in social work and brings 15 years of experience to her practice. Much of her career was spent in healthcare settings helping families navigate crisis and long-term medical needs. That background informs how she talks through difficult decisions and end-of-life topics.

Meredith’s style is collaborative and solution-focused. She helps clients set clear goals and identify simple strategies to try between sessions. She works to keep conversations grounded in what a person can change now rather than getting stuck on what can’t be altered.

Her work with older adults and people facing chronic or life-limiting illness emphasizes practical problem solving, caregiver support, and grief work. She also addresses communication problems, blended family concerns, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.

Outside of clinical work Meredith balances family life with three college-age children and several dogs. That real-world perspective shapes how she frames therapy as a joint effort to improve day-to-day functioning and overall wellbeing.

How Meredith Uses Practical Therapies Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs space to make sense of feelings and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood and offers concrete exercises for anxiety, depression, sleep, and OCD-type symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on where a person wants to be and what small, realistic steps can move them forward in the near term.

Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Meredith will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try approaches and adjust the plan based on what helps most in everyday life.

Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins between in-person commitments. It also allows sessions to focus on practical tools and homework that you can apply immediately at home or in caregiving situations.