Meredith Hinson , LCSW

Meredith Hinson approaches therapy from the belief that people already possess the capacity to discover how to live more fully in their lives. She helps clients examine how past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and perceptions so they can make sustainable changes. Her work aims to deepen understanding of problem origins while building on individual strengths to support meaningful progress.

Meredith creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable exploring difficult topics and considering new perspectives. She emphasizes trust and the ability to genuinely understand another person as central to effective counseling, and she integrates a social work perspective that considers the whole environment when working toward change.

With seven years of clinical experience, Meredith has worked across community settings, inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient therapy, and she identifies outpatient care as a particular strength and preference. Her training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and she draws on holistic approaches alongside client-centered methods to tailor care to each person. Meredith holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Client-centered and Skills-based Online Care

Meredith uses client-centered therapy to create a compassionate, collaborative space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own solutions, which is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical strategies for managing intense emotions, reducing self-destructive behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for stress, trauma responses, and difficulties with emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Meredith collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so therapy feels tailored and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied life circumstances. Meredith provides sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports consistent engagement and access to licensed professionals when in-person care is not practical.