Meredith McQuiston, LCSW, CADC, RYT

As a seasoned social work supervisor with decades of experience, Meredith is dedicated to empowering direct practice clinicians and enhancing their effectiveness with clients.

Meredith holds a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies (2004) from the University of Texas at Dallas and Masters in Social Work, specializing in Health (2015) from Loyola University Chicago. She has developed a strong foundation in clinical interventions using evidence based practices. She honed her skills through hands-on experience using interventions individually and in group settings and as a learning leader in supervising emerging professionals. Professional setting experiences include: criminal court system, hospitals, in-patient psychiatry, intensive outpatient treatment, and currently as an outpatient psychotherapist. Known for her leadership abilities, Meredith fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where clinicians can thrive through open feedback and self reflection. She provides guidance, mentorship, and training to help develop skills and achieve sustainable professional ideals.

Meredith is passionate about addiction, mental health, domestic violence, the queer community, and advocates for trauma responsive interventions that address the unique needs of these groups. In addition to her role as a therapist, Meredith is committed to ongoing learning and professional development. She stays abreast of the latest research, best practices, and trends in the field of social work to ensure she delivers quality care and support. Her continued education and training includes: DBT (traditional and RO), MBS (Mindfulness Based Sobriety), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EFT (Emotion Focus Therapy), Mindful Self-Compassion, Shame Resilience, Yoga, CADC, Clinical Social Work Supervision, and EMDR.

Outside of work, Meredith enjoys spending time with her friends, playing games, gentle parenting her plants to thrive inside, and managing her cat’s social media presence. She loves traveling with her husband, or sister, or anyone really. Her favorite road trip snack is a Dr. Pepper and hot Cheetos.

Contact Meredith McQuiston at Meredith@midwestcounseling.com for more information.