Meet Meredith Fenton, an Online Therapist in Michigan

Professional Presentations and Credentials

• Presented “The Prevention of the Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder” at the Michigan Counseling Association Conference

• Licensed Psychological Counselor

• Recognized as a National Certified Counselor for continued excellence

Clinical Experience and Areas of Focus

Meredith provides secure online therapy to adults throughout Michigan. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Michigan State University and her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, where she trained through The Family Institute. Her academic work included research focused on reducing the misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder and supporting caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s dementia.

Meredith began her clinical work with a focus on maternal and reproductive mental health. She continues to study women’s mental and reproductive health, including perimenopause, and is completing extensive attachment-focused training and certification through the DARe Institute. Her broader areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, disordered eating, life transitions, parenting support, career and education challenges, and relationship and attachment patterns. When appropriate, Meredith also collaborates with prescribing providers to support coordinated care.

Therapeutic Approaches

Meredith tailors therapy to each client’s needs, goals, and comfort level. Depending on the client, her approach may incorporate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), brainspotting, somatic and body-centered practices, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, reality therapy, and somatic experiencing.