Therapist profile
Meghan Quinlan-Ilich, LPC
New Jersey
LPC counselor - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00786400
- NPI1851709182
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Values based work
About Meghan
Meghan Quinlan-Ilich is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and anger. Meghan also supports people facing life transitions, parenting strain, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. Meghan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions focus on clear goals and doable steps rather than jargon.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Centenary University and a Master of Science in Addictions Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Meghan has experience in outpatient settings as well as higher levels of care, including intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. That experience informs her work with people managing addiction and complex transitions.
In the room she asks direct, thoughtful questions that prompt reflection about beliefs and history. She pays attention to cultural background and life context when discussing coping strategies. The result is a practical plan that often blends skill practice, values-based work, and attention to relationship patterns.
Meghan communicates by message on Mondays between 10am and 8pm but may not reply immediately. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the online options provided.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to let difficult feelings exist. It can help with anger that gets in the way of relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It is useful for managing anger tied to thought patterns and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve communication in heated moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Meghan treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods fit someone’s needs, goals, and preferences. She often combines skills practice, values-based work, and attention to attachment patterns so people can try options and see what helps.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that doing skills practice and homework between sessions works well with remote meetings, and therapists can adjust pacing and tools to match what fits someone’s schedule and environment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, and related concerns like sleep, parenting, and intimacy problems.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses practical skills from CBT and DBT alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work to help people notice triggers and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience in counseling, including work in outpatient care and higher levels like intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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