Meridith Carlson, LICSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Boston, MA. Works with Grief, Sexual Abuse and Neurodivergence. Sees clients online only. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Grief
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Relationship Issues

Types of therapy

• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)Sees the mind as made of different 'parts', and helps people understand and care for them from a calm, compassionate core 'Self'.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Grief, Sexual Abuse, Neurodivergence, Autism, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, LGBTQ+, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $180

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Boston College

Years in practice

14

Education & qualifications