I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with over 20 years of experience working as a counselor, and over 20 years teaching clinical social work to MSW students. I earned my MSW at Florida State University, and my PhD in Social Work at the University of Georgia. I have worked with people who have a wide variety of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, coping with life changes, retirement, aging, grief & loss, adoption, and family of origin issues.
My counseling style is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I believe that everyone has strengths that can be identified within a respectful, supportive, and compassionate counseling relationship. I believe also that social-emotional skills can be learned and practiced within counseling, and then applied to real-life concerns. My early training was psychodynamic, but over the years I have relied more on the Strengths Perspective and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Existential Therapy also can be an important part of people’s work, particularly when life meaning is at issue. Our work will be personalized to meet your needs.
Making the decision to start counseling is a courageous step and I would be honored to work with you. I wish you the best on your journey!
Margaret E Vonk, Member
Calls Creek Counseling LLC
Additional areas of focus: Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Family of Origin Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Phobias, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
GA LCSW CSW000422
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Margaret "Betsy" Vonk. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I enjoy the service that's provided.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Margaret "Betsy" for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Betsy has been a weekly part of my life for over 6 months and I can say she is truly a supportive, caring, and thoughtful counselor. I feel lucky to have met her through this platform and she really has helped me through some trying times. She is genuine, prompt to respond, and has just been here for me when I really needed it as well as made suggestions, listened, and offered support. I have grown as a person in our time together for the better.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Margaret "Betsy" for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Vonk is amazing. She listens, asks questions, and has an incredible memory and attention to detail. She is everything I want in a counselor.
Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Margaret "Betsy" for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Betsy has been wonderful to work with. She is easy to talk with and very responsive when I message her. Would highly recommend.
Written on Mar 23, 2021 after therapy with Margaret "Betsy" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Amazing
Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with Margaret "Betsy" for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and adhd