Summary
Overview
Work History
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Research And Analytical Skills
Clinical And Professional Skills
Publications And Scholarly Work
Certification
Clinical And Sport Performance Experience
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MEGHAN E. VOGT

Marietta

Summary

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), doctoral researcher, and former NCAA Division I athlete with 15+ years of experience supporting athletes, families, and high-performance populations across clinical, medical, and sport settings. Founder of Athlete Aligned, specializing in athlete mental health, performance optimization, and the integration of research into applied practice. Experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration, crisis intervention, and human subjects research (IRB/CITI), with a focus on translating research findings into actionable strategies to enhance athlete health, well-being, and performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder & Sport Social Worker / Performance Therapist

ATHLETE ALIGNED, LLC
Marietta
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide individual and group psychological services for youth, collegiate, and elite athletes, integrating mental health care with performance optimization.
  • Delivered remote and in-person services nationwide, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and multi-state licensure requirements.
  • Conduct psychological assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning addressing anxiety, identity, performance pressure, and body image.
  • Integrate current research on RED-S, athlete mental health, and perimenopause into clinical care and performance interventions.
  • Developed and delivered educational programming for teams, coaches, and organizations, enhancing understanding of mental health, communication, and resilience.
  • Collaborated with coaches, medical providers, and sport organizations, fostering psychologically safe and high-performing environments.

Doctoral Researcher

Tulane University
01.2023 - Current
  • Designed and executed a mixed-methods research study examining disordered eating, low energy availability (LEA), and mental health in perimenopausal female endurance athletes (N ≈ 800+).
  • Led research phases in study conceptualization, survey design, participant recruitment, and data collection via online platforms and athlete networks, enhancing engagement with over 800 endurance athletes.
  • Developed and submitted IRB protocols; ensured compliance with human subjects research standards; maintained CITI certification.
  • Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses, including prevalence trends and thematic coding of athlete experiences.
  • Prepared manuscript currently under peer review for Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (Special Issue on Menopause and Physical Activity).
  • Translated research findings into practical resources, educational briefs, and practitioner-informed tools, directly supporting athlete care and improving awareness of disordered eating and LEA.
  • DSW Program

Clinical Supervisor

MOTIVO HEALTH
01.2020 - Current
  • Supervised master’s-level social workers in licensure preparation, enhancing their clinical skills and professional readiness.
  • Facilitated case consultations and ethical decision-making to promote best practices and support professional development.
  • Supported team operations remotely, ensuring continuity of services and collaboration among team members.

Co-Founder & Co-Owner

MARIETTA COUNSELING PRACTICE, LLC
Marietta
01.2019 - Current
  • Specialize in anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities (CBT, EMDR, mindfulness).
  • Delivered psychotherapy, assessment, and diagnosis for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing diverse clinical presentations.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary providers, including physicians, schools, and community organizations, to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and upheld ethical standards in all clinical practices.

Medical Social Worker (PRN)

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
Atlanta
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Delivered crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and trauma-informed care to enhance patient outcomes in emergency and inpatient settings.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary medical teams, DFCS, and law enforcement to ensure comprehensive support in high-acuity situations.
  • Guided patients and families through medical crises and complex care needs, fostering resilience and informed decision-making.
  • Provided patient care at Scottish Rite Hospital

Hospital Social Work Experience

Hosptials in New York City, NY and Austin, TX
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Delivered crisis intervention, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments across ICU, NICU, ER, and women’s health units.
  • Addressed trauma, domestic violence, psychiatric crises, and medical-social complexity in acute care settings.
  • Collaborated with multiple systems to ensure streamlined patient care coordination.

Education

Doctorate of Social Work - Social Work

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05-2026

Master of Social Work -

New York University
New York, NY
05-2005

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
06-2001

Skills

  • Mixed-methods research design
  • IRB protocol development and compliance
  • Human subjects research ethics
  • Survey development and data collection
  • Quantitative data analysis
  • Qualitative data analysis
  • Manuscript preparation
  • Academic writing
  • Translation of research into applied practice
  • Data interpretation for athlete health and performance
  • Psychological assessment
  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Athlete mental health consulting
  • Athlete performance consulting
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Workshop development
  • Curriculum development
  • Telehealth
  • EMR documentation
  • DEIB practices
  • Culturally responsive care

Research And Analytical Skills

  • Mixed-methods research design
  • IRB protocol development and compliance
  • Human subjects research ethics (CITI certified)
  • Survey development and data collection
  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
  • Manuscript preparation and academic writing
  • Translation of research into applied practice
  • Data interpretation for athlete health and performance

Clinical And Professional Skills

  • Psychological assessment and case management
  • Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
  • Athlete mental health and performance consulting
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Workshop and curriculum development
  • Telehealth and EMR documentation
  • DEIB-informed practice and culturally responsive care

Publications And Scholarly Work

Vogt, M. (under review). [Title]. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (Special Issue on Menopause and Physical Activity)., Ongoing doctoral research focused on athlete mental health, perimenopause, and performance.

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Georgia
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Wyoming
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Connecticut
  • CITI Certified, Human Subjects Research
  • Certified Sport Social Worker, 2025–present
  • Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Practitioner (CATP)
  • EMDR-Trained Clinician

Clinical And Sport Performance Experience

  • Founder & Sport Social Worker / Performance Therapist, ATHLETE ALIGNED, LLC, Marietta, GA, 01/01/24, Present, Provide individual and group psychological services for youth, collegiate, and elite athletes, integrating mental health care with performance optimization., Deliver remote and in-person services nationwide using HIPAA-compliant systems and multi-state licensure., Conduct psychological assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning addressing anxiety, identity, performance pressure, and body image., Integrate current research on RED-S, athlete mental health, and perimenopause into clinical care and performance interventions., Develop and deliver educational programming for teams, coaches, and organizations on mental health, communication, and resilience., Collaborate with coaches, medical providers, and sport organizations to support psychologically safe and high-performing environments.
  • Co-Founder & Co-Owner, MARIETTA COUNSELING PRACTICE, LLC, Marietta, GA, 01/01/19, Present, Provide psychotherapy, assessment, and diagnosis for children, adolescents, and adults across a range of clinical presentations., Specialize in anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions using evidence-based modalities (CBT, EMDR, mindfulness)., Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers including physicians, schools, and community organizations to ensure coordinated care., Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and ethical standards of practice.
  • Clinical Supervisor, MOTIVO HEALTH, Remote, 01/01/20, Present, Provide clinical supervision to master’s-level social workers pursuing licensure., Facilitate case consultation, ethical decision-making, and professional development.
  • Medical Social Worker (PRN), CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA – Scottish Rite Hospital, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/12, 12/31/20, Provided crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and trauma-informed care in emergency and inpatient settings., Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams, DFCS, and law enforcement in high-acuity situations., Supported patients and families navigating medical crises and complex care needs.
  • Hospital Social Work Experience, Multiple Systems, 01/01/05, 12/31/12, Delivered crisis intervention, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments across ICU, NICU, ER, and women’s health units., Addressed trauma, domestic violence, psychiatric crises, and medical-social complexity in acute care settings.

Research

Doctoral Researcher, Tulane University (DSW Program), 03/01/23, Present, Designed and executed a mixed-methods research study examining disordered eating, low energy availability (LEA), and mental health in perimenopausal female endurance athletes (N ≈ 800+)., Led all phases of research including study conceptualization, survey design, participant recruitment, and data collection through online platforms and athlete networks., Developed and submitted IRB protocols; ensured compliance with human subjects research standards; maintained CITI certification., Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses, including prevalence trends and thematic coding of athlete experiences., Prepared manuscript currently under peer review for Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal (Special Issue on Menopause and Physical Activity)., Translated research findings into applied resources, educational briefs, and practitioner-informed tools to support athlete care.

Timeline

Founder & Sport Social Worker / Performance Therapist

ATHLETE ALIGNED, LLC
01.2024 - Current

Doctoral Researcher

Tulane University
01.2023 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

MOTIVO HEALTH
01.2020 - Current

Co-Founder & Co-Owner

MARIETTA COUNSELING PRACTICE, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Medical Social Worker (PRN)

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
01.2012 - 01.2020

Hospital Social Work Experience

Hosptials in New York City, NY and Austin, TX
01.2005 - 01.2012

Doctorate of Social Work - Social Work

Tulane University

Master of Social Work -

New York University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

James Madison University
MEGHAN E. VOGT