Hi, I’m Margo!
I’m a therapist with ten years of experience in the field of psychotherapy, including six years of post-graduate experience as a psychotherapist in a community mental health setting and three years as a therapist in private practice. I have experience working with people with an array of mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression, mood disorders, psychosis, trauma and PTSD.
My private practice was born out of the desire to provide the highest quality of care to people who have experienced relational trauma. I find trauma most often occurs in the context of relationships - abuse, infidelity, loss, etc. My expertise is in helping people fully process what has happened to them so they can move forward with a sense of freedom and clarity. I help people heal on both an intellectual and emotional level. I strive to instill hope, facilitate healing, build confidence and inspire change. Learn more about why I specialize in trauma here. I also value spiritual health and can integrate Christian faith into my work for those who are interested.
My Style
I won’t sit there while you cry, just looking at you and nodding while saying “it’s going to be okay.” I’m the therapist who hands you the box of tissues - holding space for you - while simultaneously empowering you to reach your goals. I will challenge you to reframe your thinking, I will be straight with you about change, and I will teach you how to care for yourself in ways you never thought possible. You will build self-confidence, you will find peace, you will learn to be present. I can’t promise it will be easy; I can promise I will support you every step of the way. There will be laughter and tears, and together we will build a safe space for your healing.
My Approach
Strengths-Based
We all have unique strengths and capacities for healing and change. I will help you capitalize on your strengths, and build resiliency to accomplish your goals.
Person-Centered
I celebrate uniqueness. I believe it is imperative to listen to your story, meet you where you are at, and work together to create a customized treatment plan for YOU!
Trauma-Focused
Trauma is my specialty. Increasingly more research is highlighting the relationship between trauma and mental health concerns. I will help you fully process your past, address your present goals and move into the future with clarity.
Treatment Modalities
I use evidenced based treatment backed by years of research. There are many different modalities and your treatment will be unique to your needs. Some of my favorites are:
Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Attachment Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Other Specialties
PTSD
My number one passion in my work is helping people heal from the past and find ways to more forward with confidence.
Anxiety
Learn skills to manage the worry and harness anxiety to work for you rather than against you.
Depression
Depression can be related to past trauma. Learns skills to move forward and feel like yourself again.
Mood Disorders
Feel like your mood is all over the place? Lashing out for what feels like no reason? Learn to manage your emotions and find peace.