I am licensed in California with 19 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
I am a strength-based therapist who believes that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. I also work from a psychodynamic approach and incorporate motivational interviewing in my therapeutic relationship style. I know how important the decision to start a therapeutic process is, and I am proud of you for taking the first steps into this journey. We will work together to make this experience a life-changing one. See you soon!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
CA LPCC 13947
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Margarita is extremely helpful and supportive. She gives great insight and helps you understand that you aren’t alone in what you are experiencing. I enjoy our sessions and she makes me feel heard.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Margarita for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
She is attentive kind and thoughtful not to mention an asset to her field. I am pleased with her guidance and grateful for her insight.
Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Margarita for 2 weeks on issues concerning sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Marga listens and makes you feel heard. She makes you feel like someone is there to listen and not judge and be yourself.
Written on Aug 19, 2023 after therapy with Margarita 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
I have only had one live session with Margarita Colon (Margo), but she has been very supportive in sending me messages to check up on me, sends me evidence-based literature and homework. So far, it is going very well and I love her energy.
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Margarita for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Booking sessions so much easier than going through my primary care provider.
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Margarita for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Great listener and very supportive.
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Margarita for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and coaching