- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma-informed care
About Margaret
Margaret Elkins is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her work also includes support for relationship struggles, anger, eating concerns, and men’s wellbeing.
Margaret has seven years as a licensed therapist and a longer history in mental health work. She earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University and holds the LPCC credential. Her background includes experience with trauma and severe mental health challenges.
In sessions she uses approaches that aim to change unhelpful thinking and build stronger coping skills. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address traumatic memories, and Motivational Interviewing to support changes like reducing substance use or improving routines. These methods are used practically and with clear goals in mind.
Margaret aims to make sessions understandable and focused on real-life changes. She helps people set manageable goals and practice new ways of responding between visits. For someone balancing work, family, and personal struggles, she offers a straightforward approach to the issues that matter most.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Many of the methods Margaret uses translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it often involves homework and skill practice that fit easily into online formats. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and sessions can include teaching and practicing those skills virtually. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) aims to reduce the hold of traumatic memories through structured processing and can be adapted for a distance setting when appropriate.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what helps most over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Ask about the available options and how they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on skill practice and progress.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, relationship and family strains, eating issues, anger, and career stress.
What approach does she use in therapy?
Her work emphasizes practical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, EMDR for traumatic memories, and Motivational Interviewing to support behavior change.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years as a licensed therapist and about 15 years of experience in the mental health field overall.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.