Close-up of therapist and owner of Fieldwork Counseling, LLC, Meredith McClendon.

Hi, I’m Meredith!

My Approach & Training

I am dually licensed as both a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA) and an Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC).

As an LMFTA, I have received specialized training in working with couples and families, with a focus on understanding relational dynamics and patterns within systems. I have completed an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship and additional trainings on attachment-based approaches.

These models inform everything I do in session - with couples, families, and individuals. We are inherently relational beings, exploring attachment patterns and the ways connection has shaped you can be an important part of understanding your story and creating meaningful change.

At times I like to integrate my training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and draw from modalities like Narrative Therapy and The Gottman Method for additional tools and interventions when it makes sense for you. I integrate these approaches in a flexible, relational way—always guided by what fits you, your relationships, and what you’re moving through. 

I’ve pursued ongoing training in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, with the goal of being a more informed, affirming, and responsive therapist. In addition, I have completed suicide prevention, crisis, and trauma trainings, which support my ability to respond thoughtfully and responsibly when clients are navigating difficult or overwhelming experiences.                           

Therapy is a collaborative process. You bring your experience—I’ll bring presence, perspective, and guidance. Together, we’ll begin to make sense of what’s here and explore what’s possible next.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

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The first step

Before scheduling your first session, I offer a free 15 minute consultation. This is an opportunity to:

  • ask questions about therapy or my approach

  • discuss your goals and what you’re hoping to get from therapy

  • decide if we’re a good fit to work together

Simply fill out the contact form or feel free to text or email me directly. I will get back to you within 24 hours.

Phone: 205-259-8995

Email: meredith@fieldworkbhm.com