Margaret holds a Master of Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Poetry from the University of New Orleans. A native of New Orleans, Margaret was shaped by the rich individuality and cultural diversity of the city’s neighborhoods. This deep appreciation for personal narrative and lived experience forms the foundation of her work as a therapist. She believes that every individual carries a unique story worthy of understanding, compassion, and growth.
With over 28 years of clinical experience, Margaret has had the privilege of walking alongside clients through life’s most meaningful and challenging moments. She has worked with both adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, from schools to private practice. These diverse experiences have given her a broad and compassionate understanding of the ways individuals can grow, struggle, and heal across the lifespan.
Margaret’s approach is strength-based and collaborative. She helps clients reframe and rewrite parts of their story that feel heavy or burdensome while honoring the resilience that has carried them forward. Drawing from an eclectic range of modalities, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), mindfulness practices, self-compassion work, and specialized treatment for codependency and alcohol use disorder.
A particular focus of her practice is supporting individuals affected by codependency, especially those whose family members or significant others struggle with addiction or alcoholism. She also works with clients who are exploring changes in their relationship with alcohol — whether they are seeking to reduce their drinking, are sober curious, or want to better understand the physiological and emotional effects alcohol may be having on their lives.
As an EMDR-trained clinician, Margaret utilizes this evidence-based approach to help clients process and ease difficult memories or emotional responses connected to traumatic experiences, allowing for greater emotional freedom and healing.
She specializes in working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, attention defecit hyperactivity disorder, alcohol use disorder, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges and trauma.
Margaret remains deeply committed to ongoing professional development and continued growth in her field. Outside of her practice, she draws inspiration from storytelling in film, music, and live theater. She also enjoys exploring New England with her canine and human family, always in search of dog-friendly and community-centered adventures.