- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- EMDR use
About Margaret
Margaret Elkins is a Kentucky LPCC with seven years of clinical practice as a licensed professional counselor. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and career stress. Margaret also supports people dealing with trauma and body image issues.
She spent many years in the mental health field before licensure, and she holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. That background informs how she structures sessions and prioritizes practical skills alongside emotional processing.
Margaret uses clear, skills-based approaches in session. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills.
For clients with traumatic memories, Margaret incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing methods to reduce the intensity of those memories. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to help people find their own reasons to make changes, especially with addictions and impulsive behaviors.
Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. She helps people notice triggers, practice different responses, and build plans to handle anger or impulsivity. The aim is better day-to-day functioning rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Margaret often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions tend to include homework and concrete practice between meetings, which can work well in an online format.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques focus on short, practical exercises and step-by-step skills that clients can use when frustration or anger rises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, needs, and preferences, and then recommend which methods to start with. You and the therapist check progress and adjust the plan as needed in collaboration.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work or caregiving, or better for shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, eating issues, and career-related stress.
What style or approach does she use in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, EMDR methods, and Motivational Interviewing to help people change patterns and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years as a licensed therapist and about 15 years working in the mental health field before and during licensure.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and holds a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.