I am licensed in Virginia with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
I have dedicated most of my time advocating for individuals who spent time in the foster care system and helped them through their mental health challenges. I am a lifetime alumni of Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. in Psychology which focused on adolescent behaviors and development. I received my Masters in Clinical Social Work at Norfolk State University. I have completed may doctorial studies at Capella University with a Doctorate of Social Work.
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey!
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Blended Family Issues, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Young Adult Issues
VA LCSW 0904014019
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Margretta Austin. 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 has a warm personality that immediately makes you feel like you've known her forever.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Margretta for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Gretta is a lovely human. Supportive, empathetic, and listens with intention. She gives excellent suggestions for working through the things I am working through. I am thankful for Gretta.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Margretta for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She allows me to speak and go where I need to.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Margretta for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd