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Therapist profile

Shira Meged, MD, LCPC, LMHC

Mindful, practical therapy for stress and trauma

Credentials
MD, LCPC, LMHC
LMHC, New York
008268 (expires August 2026)
LCPC, Maryland
LC13151 (expires January 2028)
Based in
New York
Years in practice
13
Languages
English
Sessions
Online

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

About Shira

Shira Meged uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. She brings a practical and compassionate approach to therapy and keeps sessions focused and down-to-earth. Shira is a medical doctor and holds LCPC and LMHC credentials, and she practices in New York.

She often works with people who appear high-functioning but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected inside. Shira pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and relationships.

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Background and approach

She emphasizes strength and resilience, and acknowledges what a person has already survived. Her style mixes insight with hands-on tools. Sessions can include mindfulness, gentle body awareness, reflective writing, and parts work to help people notice patterns and try small changes.

The work aims to make daily life feel steadier and more manageable. Shira draws on ideas about the nervous system and attachment to explain why certain reactions happen. She explains these concepts in simple terms so clients can use the ideas between sessions.

The goal is clearer thinking, calmer feeling, and firmer sense of direction. People can expect a warm, collaborative space where the therapist and client make decisions together. Shira aims for therapy that is honest, human, and sometimes even a little lighthearted.

Progress is built step by step with practical practices and reflective conversation.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Shira uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine insight and practical skills. One common strand she uses is mindfulness and gentle somatic awareness, which helps people notice bodily responses to stress and practice calming routines that can be used during the day. Another element is parts work and reflective exercises, which help people separate different internal voices or roles and understand how each part reacts in relationships and difficult moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods over time. That makes it easier to try practical tools, review what helps, and change course when needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple formats: video calls for fuller conversation and nonverbal cues, phone sessions that work when bandwidth is limited, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Shira focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, plus communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The approach blends insight-oriented work with practical tools like mindfulness, reflective exercises, parts work, and gentle somatic awareness to help with everyday coping and emotional clarity.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Shira has 13 years of experience working in clinical and related roles that inform her trauma and anxiety-focused practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds MD, LCPC, and LMHC credentials and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does the therapist offer?
Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
New York, Maryland
Languages
English