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Margaret Swanson, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Grief Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire. My graduate degree was earned while married with two children at age of 39. I began focusing on the senior population in the community. I learned that the client is part of a larger constellation of family members, neighbors, friends religious community, etc. These influences My work soon expanded to include all adults and children . My adult clients tell me that I help them to see their situations from an new angle. Therapy is an opportunity to discover new ways of thinking about one or more situations. I understand how frightening this can be. I continue to learn from my clients in a community mental center. It is important that my clients give me feedback about their therapy experience. Building and practicing effective communication is key in my relationship with clients.

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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Live Chat
Messaging

License information

VT LICSW 089.0001172

NH LICSW 1385

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Margaret Swanson. 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.

Margaret helped me challenge my OCD and I thank her infinitely for that. Super responsive and checks on you frequently.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

I’ve had two sessions so far with Margaret, she’s wonderful. I feel very comfortable with her. She listens and gives me time to process my feelings which allows me to more deeply explore the issues that I’m experiencing.

Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and coaching

Margaret is wonderful! She has always provided a safe space for me to share my feelings and get advice. Margaret is highly experienced and has offered me a variety of techniques/solutions which we were able to adjust to suit my unique needs. Margaret approaches each session with grounded kindness and expertise, and I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ms. Swanson has been a fantastic therapist in my time of need. She has listened and reflects back what I have said. I have found zero judgement and completely comfortable being open and honest in all areas of my life with her.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Working with Margaret is a gift and feels like a family member I can trust. She helps keep me grounded and aware of how the world around me works. She is patient, kind and very understanding. I like how she knows which parts to pull out of discussions for productive work.

Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She's wonderful; highly recommend!

Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 3 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues