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Madeline Meade, Psy.D.

Psychological Associate
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Licensed In

California
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Client Focus

Individuals (Adults 18+)
Individuals (Older Adults 65+)
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Therapy Format

Online / Telehealth
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About

Madeline R. Meade, PsyD is a registered psychological associate (PSB94029596) specializing in Rehabilitation Psychology and disability-affirming care. Her clinical interests include identity development among disabled adults, chronic pain management, and disability adjustment. This is particularly salient for Dr. Meade, as she was born with spastic quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user.

Dr. Meade is a published researcher, writer, and frequent presenter on disability identity and advocacy, contributing regularly to the Rowan Center Blog. She holds certifications in autism spectrum disorder clinical care and professional psychology. Dr. Meade believes in the establishment of a deep therapeutic relationship to help patients not only live with disabilities but thrive and build a new, proud definition of themselves!

Areas of Expertise

  • Aging And Older Adult Concerns
  • Addiction
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Chronic Illness And Adjustment To Illness (e.g., Cancer, CP, Rare Conditions)
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cognitive Impairment And Neuropsychological Conditions
  • Co Occurring Mental Health And Substance Use
  • Coping With Disability Or Injury
  • Cultural, Minority, And Identity Issues
  • Depression
  • Disability And Accessibility
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Grief And Loss
  • Health Psychology
  • Health Anxiety
  • Insomnia And Sleep Disturbances
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) And Gut Brain Health
  • Life Transitions And Adjustment
  • Neurological Conditions (e.g., MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias And Specific Fears
  • Rare Medical Conditions
  • Relationship And Family Issues (e.g., Communication, Marriage)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders (SCI/D)
  • Stress Related To Caregiving
  • Stress Management
  • Substance Abuse & Dependence
  • TBI And Acquired Brain Injury
  • Trauma And Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Vocational And Disability Accommodations
  • Women’s Issues

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Education & Experience

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Dr. Meade earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University, with earlier degrees from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Villanova University. Dr. Meade completed her APA accredited pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Beechwood Neurorehab-Woods Services, where she provided psychotherapy and assessment services to adults (18+) and teens (13-17) with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in interdisciplinary rehabilitation settings.

Dr. Meade is a pre-licensed psychologist and pursuing licensure while under the supervision of Dr. Aileen Garibyan, (PSY22856) a clinical psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine.

License #

PSB94029596

Publications

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Meade, M. R., & Lund, E. M. (2024). The Impact of Ableist Microaggressions on Identity Formation Among Adults with Disabilities. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal, 13(2).

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

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  • Member, APA Div. 22 & 17 (Rehabilitation & Counseling Psychology)
  • Pennsylvania Psychological Association
  • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Professional Psychology
  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist

“Therapy should create space not only for symptom reduction, but for identity, autonomy, and rebuilding trust in oneself.”

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