About ME
Hello, I’m Maria Sullivan
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of Meaningful Mental Health. I provide virtual therapy for adults in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, emotionally stuck, or weighed down by life's challenges—even when everything appears "fine" on the outside.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported while also gaining practical tools that help you create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, emotionally regulated, and connected to yourself so you can navigate life with greater confidence and clarity.
My Approach To Therapy
My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental while also providing structure and direction. I believe meaningful growth happens when you feel both supported and challenged in a way that fits your unique needs.
Rather than simply talking through problems, we'll work together to better understand patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, develop healthier coping strategies, and build skills that extend beyond our sessions. Therapy is about creating lasting change—not just temporary relief.
Trauma-Informed & DBT-Based Care
A core part of my work is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that helps individuals better manage emotions, tolerate distress, strengthen relationships, and respond more effectively to life's challenges. I have extensive experience developing and implementing DBT programming, and these principles continue to guide my work with clients today.
My practice is also trauma-informed, recognizing how past experiences—including complex trauma and medical trauma—can continue to affect the nervous system, relationships, and overall well-being. Together, we'll work toward healing at a pace that feels safe, supportive, and meaningful.
Experience & Training
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and have over 11 years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including outpatient therapy, community mental health, addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and medical environments.
These experiences have strengthened my commitment to providing individualized, compassionate care while drawing from evidence-based practices to meet each person's unique goals.
A Space for Meaningful Growth
Meaningful Mental Health was created with the belief that growth doesn't only happen during therapy sessions. Through educational resources, blog articles, and practical tools, I hope to provide support that extends into everyday life and empowers people to continue learning between sessions.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, navigating trauma, adjusting to a life transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to figure it out alone.