Margaret Thomas- Lapsley
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Florida therapists accepting new clients
Lisa AmodeoLCPC · 30 years experienceIntimacy-related issues · Compassion fatigue · Trauma and abuseWork with Lisa
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About Margaret
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.
What Margaret helps with
- 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
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- 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
How Margaret works
- 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
What clients say
- “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.”
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- “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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