Availability: Friday and Saturday
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Cigna & Optum
Specialties:
- Perfectionism
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Burnout
- Executive Functioning
- Relationship Challenges
- Self-Esteem
- Identity Development
- Grief and Loss
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Email: mmetscher@thewalkoflife.com
Hi, I’m Meredith.
After working in clinical research for fourteen years, my personal experience with grief
galvanized a lifelong calling to work in the mental health field. I believe in the healing power of relationship and strive to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to
engage in the therapeutic process and to improve their lives.
My treatment approach focuses on helping you trace the patterns that have quietly shaped your life- habits of thought, feeling, and relating that once protected you but no longer serve you. Guided by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I focus on cultivating insight, increasing psychological flexibility, and supporting you as you make intentional, values-driven choices. I invite you to slow down, listen inward, and notice the stories you carry with compassion rather than judgment. Together, we will explore what truly matters to you, the values that steady you, and the choices that bring you closer to a life that feels honest and alive. My role is to walk beside you as you let go of what no longer serves you, reclaim your agency, and step toward a more spacious, meaningful way of being.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
– Carl Rogers
Specialties
Grief & Loss
I believe grief is a natural response to love and loss, and while it is deeply personal, it does not have to be navigated alone. We are often encouraged to “be strong” or move on quickly, yet grief does not follow a timeline or a linear path. It requires space, patience, and compassionate support. With my training and experience, I help individuals explore the many layers of grief, whether it stems from the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a season of life, or unmet expectations. Grief can show up emotionally, physically, and relationally, and all of those expressions deserve care and understanding. My work focuses on helping clients process their loss, make meaning of their experience, and reconnect with themselves and others in healthy ways. Grief changes us, but with support, it can also deepen self-awareness and resilience. I want to help you honor your loss while learning how to move forward in a way that feels authentic, grounded, and hopeful.
Anxiety
I believe anxiety is a natural response to feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or under pressure, but it does not have to control your life. Many people learn to push through anxiety or ignore it, without understanding what it is trying to communicate. With my training and experience, I help individuals identify the root causes of their anxiety and understand the patterns that keep it going. Anxiety can show up in the mind, body, and relationships, often creating a constant sense of tension or worry. My work focuses on helping clients develop insight, coping skills, and emotional regulation so they can feel more grounded and in control. Anxiety may be a part of your story, but it does not have to define you. I want to help you build confidence, clarity, and a sense of calm so you can move through life with greater ease and intention.
My Qualifications & Credentials
- Georgia Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
- M.S. - Mercer University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.P.H. - Rollins School of Public Health Emory University, Public Health
- B.S. - University of Alabama at Birmingham, Psychology