Meredith Braden-MacMullan, MA, LCPC, NCC

Meredith Braden-MacMullan is an experienced national certified counselor and licensed clinical professional counselor. She attended Virginia Tech where she earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies. After college, she went on to earn her first Master’s degree in Public Policy from George Mason University and worked internationally. She later followed her dream of working in a direct helping-profession by returning to school to study counseling. Meredith attended Wake Forest University where she earned her Master of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

In addition to her graduate education, Meredith has specialized training in the areas of trauma, play therapy and relationships. She has completed Level 1 Trauma training at the Ferentz Institute and has completed training with Maryland’s Trauma, Addictions, Mental Health, and recovery program. She has also completed Level 1 TheraPlay training for mental health treatment with children as well as Level 2 Clinical Training in Couples Therapy with the Gottman Institute.

Meredith has experience providing counseling and psychotherapy in various settings including outpatient mental health clinics, school-based programs, private practice and behavioral healthcare companies. She has experience treating a variety of issues with a special interest in modern family stress, relationships and grief and loss work. Meredith’s personal and professional experience in these areas guide her work. Meredith truly values the importance of this work and the meaning it can bring in the lives of her clients.

Meredith enjoys working with clients to explore the challenges they are facing, determine their social and emotional needs, and create a plan for growth and achieving their personal goals. Meredith’s approach is Person-Centered with an emphasis on establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship, exploring family of origin issues and client resources, and equipping clients with the coping skills they need to address problems and live life more fully. She also incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Wellness Model, and Mindfulness exercises in her work.