Life can be really difficult, with many obstacles and challenges. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my primary focus is YOU and helping you cope with, manage and overcome life's challenges. I strongly believe that significant change and progress occurs within the context of a significant therapeutic relationship, and this is exactly what I aim to provide. Every person has a unique story, with unique challenges. It would be an honor to walk alongside you, hear your story, and assist you in gaining the tools and strategies necessary to achieve a greater sense of well-being.
Educational Background
*Loyola University Chicago, Bachelors Degree in Social Work, 2002
*Aurora University, Masters Degree in Social Work, 2006
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149024171
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I enjoy my sessions with Margot because I feel listened to and supported while she still challenges my thinking patterns. She is encouraging and helpful in all aspects of my life. She took the time to get to know me as a person while also getting to know and understand what it is I am going through.
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Margot for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Margot is the best!
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Margot for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Margot has been helping in very difficult times with her wisdom, faith and kindness.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Margot for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and family conflicts
Margot has a skill on how to read her patients. She can quickly find recommendations that meet my needs.
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Margot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am so grateful that the Lord paired me with Margot! She is incredibly kind and supportive and quick to respond, she checks in on me daily and I would recommend her in a heart beat.
Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Margot for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Margot is everything I could have asked for in a therapist and so much more. I have tried several different therapists and just didn’t get what I was looking for out of it. Margot has helped me come so far in such a short period of time. She truly has changed my life and I couldn’t be more thankful.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Margot for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd