Therapist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Meghan Harford, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Meghan Harford, Master of Social Work, LICSW
Specializes In:
Meghan Harford helps individuals find healing, resilience, and hope by providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care. Serving patients throughout New Hampshire, she offers individual therapy for adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a supportive space where clients can safely explore their experiences and work toward meaningful growth. Meghan frequently works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, guiding them with care and clinical expertise toward healthier and more balanced lives. She is especially passionate about helping individuals who are struggling with trauma and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Meghan has extensive experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support those working through the lasting effects of traumatic experiences, as well as evidence-based approaches to address OCD and related challenges. She is committed to tailoring treatment to each client’s needs, empowering them with tools to reduce distress and regain a sense of stability. Meghan’s approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness-based strategies. She also offers CBT for Insomnia, supporting individuals whose sleep struggles impact their emotional well-being. For clients seeking spiritually informed care, she provides faith-based treatment in a way that is both respectful and personalized. Meghan has worked extensively with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, and values creating a therapeutic environment where every client feels understood and supported. Practicing since 1997, Meghan brings both deep clinical experience and a warm, collaborative style to her work. She believes in the importance of meeting clients where they are and walking alongside them as they move toward healing and self-discovery. Outside of her clinical practice, Meghan enjoys hiking, writing and reading poetry, arranging flowers, and spending time with her cats. These personal passions bring creativity and balance into her life, which she often encourages clients to cultivate in their own unique ways.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Sexual trauma
- Trauma & PTSD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
FAQs
Please call us at 603-427-6565 to schedule an appointment with Meghan Harford.
Meghan Harford generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 603-427-6565 to find out Meghan Harford's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Meghan Harford:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 603-427-6565 to see how we can help.
Meghan Harford is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Meghan Harford works at:
Yes, Meghan Harford does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Meghan Harford is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: