- Solution-focused
- Evening and weekend
- Goal oriented
About Margaret
Margaret Reul, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, anxiety, or life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style aims to help clients set clear goals and move toward them at a pace that fits their daily life.
She trained at the University of California Santa Barbara for her bachelor's degree and earned a Master of Social Work at California State University Los Angeles. Margaret has been a practicing social worker in California for 11 years and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW. Her background includes work with a wide range of mental health and medical concerns, including people facing serious mental illness and those needing a tune-up in coping skills.
Margaret often uses a solution-focused approach to help people find relief from specific stressors more quickly. She also draws on client-centered conversations and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of how she supports change when clients want to build awareness and motivation.
She has experience supporting first responders and others affected by the stresses of COVID-19. Margaret also helps people cope with relationship challenges, addiction and recovery concerns, caregiver strain, aging issues, and the emotional impact of medical problems. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her focus areas.
Margaret offers evening and weekend appointments to help therapy fit into busy schedules. To begin, clients follow the site steps to match and schedule a session based on what works for them.
How Margaret’s approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client’s own goals. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helping clarify what matters and offering reflection and encouragement. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way, then tests small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Margaret will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs and preferences. Goals and strategies are adjusted as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and practical.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep continuity when life is unpredictable. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions outside usual business hours, which may be helpful for evening and weekend scheduling. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to practice skills, set clear short-term goals, and track progress in ways that fit everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Margaret address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, often using solution-focused techniques alongside client-centered conversation and cognitive behavioral ideas.
How much experience does she have?
Margaret has 11 years of clinical experience working in mental health and medical settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography highlights evening and weekend scheduling but does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability listed on the site.