- Goal focused
- Skills oriented
- Warm and direct
About Meghan
Meghan Pardi is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She brings 12 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take steps toward a more balanced life. Meghan encourages straightforward conversation and honest reflection as a starting point for change.
She meets people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing parenting strains, addiction issues, intimacy questions, body image and eating concerns, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood patterns. Meghan lists work with adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiving stress, and problems tied to family of origin among her additional focus areas.
Meghan uses practical, skills-driven approaches in therapy. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical strategies to manage intense emotions, and mindfulness practices to build calm and attention. She also works with emotionally-focused ideas for relationship patterns and uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
Sessions tend to center on clear goals and step-by-step plans. She helps people set small, achievable tasks between appointments and checks in about progress. The overall aim is to reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and increase confidence in decision making.
If someone decides to begin, Meghan asks them to make that first contact and share what feels important. From there she and the client map out next steps and practical ways to move toward greater fulfillment.
She meets people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing parenting strains, addiction issues, intimacy questions, body image and eating concerns, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood patterns. Meghan lists work with adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiving stress, and problems tied to family of origin among her additional focus areas.
Meghan uses practical, skills-driven approaches in therapy. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, dialectical strategies to manage intense emotions, and mindfulness practices to build calm and attention. She also works with emotionally-focused ideas for relationship patterns and uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
Sessions tend to center on clear goals and step-by-step plans. She helps people set small, achievable tasks between appointments and checks in about progress. The overall aim is to reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and increase confidence in decision making.
If someone decides to begin, Meghan asks them to make that first contact and share what feels important. From there she and the client map out next steps and practical ways to move toward greater fulfillment.
Therapy approaches that translate to online work
Meghan often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into clear pieces so clients can practice new skills between sessions, which often fits well with online work.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy elements to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT-informed skills are practical tools you can try in day-to-day life and then discuss with the therapist during appointments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether CBT, DBT-informed work, EMDR, mindfulness, or emotionally-focused ideas are the best fit for a given concern.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow for focused, skills-based check-ins that support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Meghan work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She also addresses parenting strain, addictions, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and many other life stressors.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses goal-setting, skills practice, and straightforward talk to help people make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LMFT which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.