Meghan Beier, Ph.D., M.A.

Clinical Psychologist

Licensed In

Maryland, Pennsylvania

Client Focus

Individuals (Adults 18+)

Individuals (Older Adults 65+)

Couples

Therapy Format

In Person

Online / Telehealth

Multi-State Teletherapy

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Meghan Beier, Ph.D., M.A.

About

Dr. Meghan Beier is a Health and Rehabilitation Psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine. She has a particular expertise in multiple sclerosis (MS), but also works with individuals living with neurologic disorders, chronic illnesses, disabilities, and rare medical conditions.

Dr. Beier has been featured in well-known publications such as the New York Times, People Magazine, and Psychology Today. She is an internationally invited keynote speaker and also an active consultant and speaker for organizations such as National MS Society, Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, and more. Dr. Beier’s research interests include neuropsychological outcomes for individuals living with MS; cognitive rehabilitation; and behavioral approaches to wellness.

Dr. Beier’s passion for improving care for people living with challenging medical conditions led her to create Find Empathy, which provides a free directory of mental health providers that specialize in working with medical populations. Find Empathy also provides continuing education for mental health professionals focused on how best to serve those living with or affected by life altering illnesses.

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Areas of Expertise

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Aging And Older Adult Concerns
Cancer Support
Chronic Illness And Adjustment To Illness (e.g., Cancer, CP, Rare Conditions)
Cognitive Impairment And Neuropsychological Conditions
Coping With Disability Or Injury
Depression
Disability And Accessibility
Generalized Anxiety
Grief And Loss
Health Psychology
Health Anxiety
Insomnia And Sleep Disturbances
Life Transitions And Adjustment
Neurological Conditions (e.g., MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke)
Rare Medical Conditions
Relationship And Family Issues (e.g., Communication, Marriage)
Stress Related To Caregiving
Stress Management
TBI And Acquired Brain Injury

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Treatment Modalities

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Gottman Method For Couple's Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Problem Solving Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy

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Education & Experience

Dr. Beier completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology, Health Emphasis, with a neuropsychology minor from Yeshiva University. Following her doctoral degree she completed the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Rehabilitation Research Fellowship at the University of Washington where she focused on the rehabilitation, cognition, and mental health of individuals living with MS.

Prior to joining Rowan Center, Dr. Beier held a faculty appointment at University of Washington the joined the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Beier started the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Research Program and established the Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation Psychology Clinic. Dr. Beier has an ongoing adjunct faculty position at Johns Hopkins in which she continues to publish and provide didactics on the topics of cognition and emotional health in medical populations.

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License #

#05543; PS020305

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Curriculum Vitae

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