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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.
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
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.
She is an amazing therapist and is very helpful and understanding.
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
All I can say, that this has helped me significantly in the past couple weeks of doing this.
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Margaret is a compassionate and engaged therapist who listens closely and understands the dynamics and problems I have brought to her. Her advice is sage and well reasoned and I have found her support invaluable over the months.
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I have never been to counseling before. I chose to have sessions with Margaret over the phone as I was ashamed for how a situation was going on in my life. I was so comfortable and never felt any judgment from her. All I have is positive feedback. I have only worked with Margaret but I love the Better Help app and the convenience of making appointments through the app. No hassle therapy.
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Margaret has been wonderful for me! She has provided me with so much knowledge and tools to better improve my mental health. The improvement over the last 6 months has been amazing from social connection, to work life balance to internal relationship. At the start, Margaret did a great job distilling very disjointed thought and helped me produce a goal of what to focus my energy on. Now Margaret does a great job being very flexible as I come from left field with a new conflict in my life or a revisit from a past one. I really whole heartily recommend Margaret and I'll keep working with her for the foreseeable future!!
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She’s fantastic
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
At the end of every session, Margaret always tells me she is glad I took the time out of my busy schedule to show up. She also is great at pointing out the good skills I used and good things I learned in every situation. She is not the kind of councilor that spends too much time on the negative. I always feel better after speaking with her. She is just as appreciative of me as I am of her, and that is something I have never experienced with a therapist or councilor before.
Written on Jan 28, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Margaret has helped me in managing my emotions which given I have bpd, extreme anxiety, depression, An anxious avoidant personality with an anxious partner. We met at a low point in my life and relationships and she has made great strides with her techniques and homework’s
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Margaret is wonderful and given me the tools to help myself .
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder
Margaret is fantastic. She's respectful, wise, patient, professional, and a good listener. I especially appreciate that she messages me if she hasn't heard anything in a while. She is exactly the type of life guide I need.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Margaret has worked with me for a few weeks now and I have to say she is very thoughtful and even reaches out after therapy is over. My primary doctor doesn't even do that even after my near death accident.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She seems to really care and is willing to listen even when issues that aren't directly related to the topic is brought up. She tries to understand the situation thoroughly and challenges me with thought provoking questions
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Margaret lived up to my expectations of therapy, and then exceeded them beyond belief. I thought I knew exactly what I needed to work on within myself, but it seems as if she cuts a layer further and opens me up to a whole new world of possibility when it comes to self talk, communication, and confidence in myself. The number of skills I use daily is just part of the evidence that Margaret has an incredible ability to change your perspective on any type of issue that may arise. In any scenario I throw her way, I leave the session feeling more whole and in control of my life than I did before we started talking. I can’t imagine what I would do without her guidance.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
We have just started working together but she has already been a great help and I’m excited to continue working together as well as excited for therapy each week
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Margaret has been incredibly helpful in my mental health journey. I leave every session with actionable steps and resources!
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Margaret has been very helpful in providing me with tools to navigate my anxiety and grief. She is great at asking questions to help me reflect on situations. I enjoy our weekly meetings and have been successful at applying the tools she has provided me with. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for ways to navigate their feelings and issues.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Margaret has helped me so much in my time of need
She helps me understand better what’s going on what I need to do what matters and what doesn’t matter and helps me put it all into perspective. I’m very happy with her
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
I have been working with Margaret for a month now and throughout our time together we have had miscommunications on appointments and getting in touch with each other. She has been helpful up to a point I go long periods without speaking to her or checking up on things. When I go to schedule a session her calendar is always empty with no time slots then I will schedule an appointment with her and not here from her or she won’t confirm and scheduled time to meet. It’s very frustrating when you’re working on emotional issues and need consistency with getting through them. Again she has been helpful and she has offered me a lot techniques and worksheets to work on things and that is great but not helpful with no follow up.
Written on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
When i start to talk, it’s hard to get me to stop and i tend to bounce around with my topics. Margaret has been excellent when it’s come down to following along, piecing together all the points and “stories” I may be touching on and understanding WHY I may be jumping around. And that helps immensely for me. I feel like It’s ok to speak and not have to cut myself off so that my therapist doesn’t get overwhelmed. She’s welcoming to any journal entries I may provide and she told me she enjoys receiving any messages I may feel like sending. As someone with a lot of trauma during a very short span of time, I have a lot to say and i have a lot of questions. It’s reassuring to know she’s there and will respond when she’s available. That’s something I need in my life. That feeling that there IS someone there to listen.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
After my first session with Margaret I felt we were on the same page as to what our sessions would look like. I respect the fact that Margaret was able to identify behaviors I have struggled with all my life and help me set a plan of action to correct the destructive behaviors and work through the issues.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Margaret and I have only known each other for a brief period of time but right from the beginning she gave me space and place to feel valued, heard, seen and safe. That has not always been the case with my previous therapists. She offered me some wonderful resources to build off our session and I am looking forward to continuing to work together.
Written on Mar 10, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Margaret is fantastic. I was really looking for a therapist that could help me get back into my roots and find my true happiness and she has helped me towards that! Her hours are very flexible as well. Highly suggest!
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She's awesome. I really needed someone to help me sift through stuff.
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Margaret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
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