Last edited 07/28/2026
Meri Graham
Identifies As
WomanWhite, NordicHeterosexualChristianityLiving with a chronic disease, Living with an autoimmune disease
Get To Know Me
What is your style/approach to therapy?
My goal is to provide a safe place for healing, growth and self-discovery.
My approach is integrative, strength-based, attachment-based, trauma-informed and I will meet you with warmth, compassion and acceptance.
What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
Key components of the therapeutic relationship are a real human connection, warmth, acceptance, emotional attunement, curiosity, self-awareness and humility.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
I firmly believe, and have seen in my work, that we all have the inner resources already within us that we need for change, healing and growth. My goal is to help you discover and reconnect with yours. And, we also have blind spots, and automatic patterns that we often repeat - even when they are not helpful. Sometimes, an outside perspective can help us gain insight and a new view point to our issue. People often wonder why therapists do what they do. What motivates me to do this job is seeing the change happen in my clients when they discover new ways to approach life, connect with their strengths and resilience, recover their vitality and find new confidence in their ability to cope and heal.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Social AnxietyChronic illnessCultural adjustmentMood disordersMarriage issues
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyWork StressRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemSocial AnxietyAging related concernsAnger managementAttachment issuesBipolar disorderBody image issuesCommunication issuesFamily issuesLife transitionsParenting issuesPsychotic DisordersSchizophreniaCoping SkillsCouplesBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesInternal Family Systems TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally Focused TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW124841
Education
USC, Master of Social Work, Social Change and Innovation, 2019
Work HistoryEarlier in my career I specialized in working with clients navigating cultural adjustment due to immigration and refugee experience. Having moved around myself in Europe, and from Europe to the US, there is special place in my heart for people from various backgrounds, cultures, identities, and orientations. I love supporting people in identity exploration and in their journey of contemplating and adjusting to change and life transitions.
My areas of expertise also include competencies acquired in an IOP setting where I got to provide support groups and therapy for people overcoming crisis, self-harming ideation, navigating acute illness, personality disorders, anxiety and depression, and chronic conditions such as bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders. I also personally live with an autoimmune disorder and know the emotional and mental impact of living with a chronic illness well.
I feel compassionate about helping individuals and couple's navigate interpersonal and life stressors, creating deeper connection, discovering underlying issues and historical influence that are impacting their emotional health and relationship dynamics.
For the last two years I have provided individual and couple's therapy via Telehealth; I am now also available in-person in Newport Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Meri Graham, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Meri Graham accepting new clients?
Yes, Meri Graham is accepting new clients for online therapy in California and in-person appointments at 1400 Quail Street, Suite 140, Newport Beach, CA, 92660-2730.
Does Meri Graham accept insurance?
No, Meri Graham does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Meri Graham offer?
Meri Graham offers therapy for individuals.
Does Meri Graham offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Meri Graham offers in-person appointments at 1400 Quail Street, Suite 140, Newport Beach, CA, 92660-2730.
Does Meri Graham offer online therapy?
Yes, Meri Graham offers online therapy via video sessions to people in California.
How quickly can I see Meri Graham?
Meri Graham typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Meri Graham speak?
Meri Graham conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Meri Graham online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Meri Graham online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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