- Solution-focused
- Evening and weekend
- Client-centered
About Margaret
Margaret earned her Bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Barbara and her Master of Social Work at California State University, Los Angeles. She brings 11 years of clinical experience in community and medical settings. That background includes work with people living with serious mental illness and support for first responders who faced COVID-19 related stress.
She emphasizes solution-focused work to help people find relief from immediate stressors and regain a sense of control. Margaret combines that with client-centered conversations and elements of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches when helpful. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps clients can use between meetings.
Margaret also addresses issues such as relationship strain, family of origin problems, addiction, caregiver stress, and challenges related to aging, fertility, or medical illness. She offers evening and weekend times to help fit therapy into busy schedules.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative process where their goals guide the work. She supports clients in identifying realistic next steps and building skills to manage mood, coping, and everyday challenges.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.