About Meredith

About Meredith

I'm Meredith Adams, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and EMDRIA Approved Therapist based in Bethesda, MD. I specialize in helping adults heal from trauma, anxiety, grief, and the lasting effects of difficult life experiences — moving beyond simply coping toward lasting, meaningful change.

My approach

I primarily use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps your brain process and release distressing experiences at their root. I bring compassion, authenticity, and deep respect for where each client is in, their healing journey.

I also know what it takes to sit in the client's chair. Having experienced therapy from that side myself, I understand the courage it takes to reach out — and I don't take that trust lightly.

A little about my path

My road to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight one. I started out studying Animal Science at the University of Florida — Go Gators! — with dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Along the way I discovered my true calling in Mental Health Counseling and went on to earn my Master's degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University.

My personal background has shaped my clinical work in profound ways. Growing up as the youngest of three alongside a brother with disabilities gave me an early and intimate understanding of empathy, resilience, and the way chronic illness ripples through a family. As a descendant of Holocaust survivors, I carry a deep awareness of intergenerational trauma — how the past lives in us, sometimes in ways we don't fully recognize.

In 2022 I relocated to the DMV area, where I've built both my life and my practice. When I'm not in session, you'll find me writing mental health articles, exploring new cuisines, traveling, or out on the golf course.

I'd love to connect

If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. It would be an honor to be part of your healing journey.

Meredith Adams, MS, LCPC | EMDRIA Approved Therapist