About
With expertise in areas such as ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism, and Developmental Disorders, Margaret creates a comfortable environment for clients and families. Her counseling approach may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Counseling (SFBT), Culturally Sensitive, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Positive Psychology. Margaret's mission is to help children identify and work towards solutions to their challenges, rather than dwelling on the problems themselves. She offers individual counseling, parent/caregiver coaching, and consultation services, with rates including an initial complimentary consultation, initial intake, and 50-minute counseling sessions.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Listed fee: $120 per session. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A type of therapy that helps children learn to identify and change negative thoughts and replace negative thoughts to feel happier and behave in more helpful ways.
Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A therapeutic approach that helps children learn practical skills to manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and cope with stressful situations by teaching them mindfulness techniques, emotional regulation strategies, distress tolerance skills, and effective communication methods.
Solution Focused Counseling (SFBT)
A positive, goal-oriented approach that focuses on highlighting a child's strengths and abilities to help them identify and work towards solutions to their challenges, rather than dwelling on the problems themselves.
Culturally Sensitive
Providing with a deep understanding and respect for a child's cultural background, values, and traditions, ensuring the counseling environment feels safe and welcoming.
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
A therapeutic approach that teaches children to become aware of their thoughts, feelings, and body in the present moment, without judgment, allowing them to better manage their emotions, cope with stress, and make conscious choices in daily situations.
Positive Psychology
A therapy-based counseling approach for children focuses on identifying and building upon a child's natural strengths, positive qualities, and resilience, rather than solely addressing weaknesses, to promote overall well-being, happiness, and self-esteem.