Margaret Thomas- Lapsley - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

16 years experience

About Margaret Thomas- Lapsley

I work with adult individuals who are struggling with anxiety/depression, experiencing relationship challenges, and navigating major life transitions. I also specialize in the fields of trauma (childhood, military, sexual). I work collaboratively with clients to learn emotional regulation and boundary setting as well as how to heal from trauma.

I believe healing happens in a place where you feel seen, understood, and supported without judgement. My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and skills based. I believe in helping clients rebuild self-trust, gain clarity, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating.

A client can expect a present, warm, caring, and educated therapist in our sessions. By coming to the table with your unique life experiences and struggles and with my professional experience and training, we can create a life that you envision.

Licenses

LMHC

MH11733

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Body image
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

8 Reviews

“I’ve only had two sessions but I absolutely loved talking to her. She’s kind, warm a good listener and really seems to understand wha I’m trying to say. I felt so much better after our session and she gave me little tricks and exercises to help with my anxiety.”

“This was the best thing I set up for myself thank you for everyone hard work”

“She is a great help to me and has already made significant changes in my daily life to better myself.”

“Margaret was extremely flexible in finding times to talk. She listened and gave great advice, she didn’t pressure me to open up. She’s very supportive and a great listener!”

“Though I haven’t had but two sessions with Margret, I can say with confidence she has helped. In such a short time my lows aren’t as low as before we started, she’s kind to me even when I can’t see how anyone could be, she isn’t judgmental, and most importantly she’s experienced. I highly recommend her!”

“Margaret has helped me in so many ways. She’s always here for me when I need her.”

“Margaret is a great therapist, she's exactly the right person for me. Shes kind, she listens and has multiple resolutions for issues I bring to her”

“She is amazing and a sweetheart. I’m glad I found and chose her to be my therapist. She always gives me more insight on things too.”

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