Meet Meredith Nowak, Ed.S, M.Ed, APC, NCC

 

Accepting New Clients!

Meredith Nowak is an Associate Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She provides counseling to children, teens, young adults, and adults in the Roswell area. Her specialties are:

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1)
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Self-Harm
  • Adoption Related Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Career
  • Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Identity Exploration
  • Self-Esteem

As an Associate Professional Counselor, Meredith is under the supervision of David Markwell at Ridgeline Counseling. He can be contacted at ridgelinecounseling@gmail.com for more information.

Meredith graduated from Clemson University’s CACREP accredited Counselor Education Program with her Master of Education (M.Ed) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Education Specialist (Ed.S) degree. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Meredith attended undergrad at Auburn University where she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and minored in Human Development and Family Studies. Meredith has prior experience in the mental health field in the non-profit and inpatient/hospital settings. She is eager to continue learning and to serve others in a new setting!

Meredith mainly focuses on attachment-based work. She believes relationships are vital to the individual from before birth throughout the lifespan. Meredith is passionate about exploring this concept with individuals in sessions.

Meredith uses a variety of approaches in her work and tailors her approach to the needs of her clients. With attachment work in mind, Meredith utilizes an integrative modality pulling principles and skills from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy. Meredith also uses Family Systems work when appropriate with individuals and families in session. Meredith has been educated and trained in trauma-informed care and culturally informed counseling. Meredith also has background and training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Meredith’s main goals in session include offering a safe and comfortable space for her clients to feel heard while being free from any judgment. Meredith wants every client to feel safe, supported, and empowered.

A Few Words From Meredith:

Hello! I am so glad you are here. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and getting to know the unique individual that you are. Getting to know you and what makes you unique is an important step in the beginning stages of counseling that will continue to develop as our time together carries on. I know no two people are alike. So, I want to make this an individualized experience for each person that steps through my office doors. I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey while you achieve your personal and therapeutic goals. Some days may be harder than others and I want you to know that is 100% okay! And with that, I am here to support you throughout your journey. I consider it an honor to be your therapist and I cannot wait to begin! 

"Storms make trees take deeper roots.”-Dolly Parton

“To care of another individual means to know and to experience the other as fully as possible.”

-Irvin D. Yalom  

“You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggles, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

-Brene Brown

FAQ’s

HOW MUCH DOES A SESSION COST?

My fee for a 50 minute session is $150 and $160 for an intake session.

Rise Therapy Center is an out-of-network provider with many insurance companies, which means that we do not bill insurance companies directly. Your counseling services may be eligible for reimbursement through out-of-network benefits, medical spending (FSAs), or health savings accounts (HSAs). Health insurance plans and benefits vary. If you are interested in using your health insurance, please call your insurance provider to inquire about reimbursement for out-of-network counseling services.

Our Office Manger will provide you with a document on request called a "superbill," which is like an invoice but contains the service codes, dates of treatment, and monies paid during therapy. You would submit this to your plan directly, and your plan would reimburse you directly.

HOW ARE MY RECORDS STORED?

We utilize a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted, electronic medical record called TherapyAppointment that holds all of my clients' mental health records safely in it. You will get a link to a client portal where you fill in demographic information and can access your paperwork and scheduling. You can aslo find the portal login on our website.

DO YOU HAVE A CANCELATION POLICY?

I have a 24-business-hour cancelation policy. You will be responsible for an entire session fee if the change is made in less than 24-business-hours' notice. Exceptions may be made for emergencies—such as sudden illness or accident—at my discretion. It should be noted that insurance does not reimburse for canceled sessions, and HSA and FSA cards can't be used in these cases.