- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Substance use support
About Margaret
Margaret Sicari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and related issues. Sessions address practical problems and everyday struggles rather than vague labels.
Peggy draws on work in private practice, agencies, high schools, and program leadership. That range means she is used to different life situations and family backgrounds. She has supported individuals and members of families facing substance use, including adult children of people with addiction.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She and the client agree on goals and a plan. Conversations focus on understanding what is happening now, identifying strengths, and building new coping tools.
Margaret uses a mix of approaches that fit the problem at hand. She applies client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps with thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps add practical options for change.
Sessions often include talking through reactions, trying out small behavior changes, and reviewing what worked. The emphasis is on clear, doable steps for daily life. Margaret aims to help people reduce anger and frustration, repair relationships where possible, and handle life transitions with more control.
People who choose her can expect direct conversation, a focus on skills, and attention to real-world pressures like work and caregiving. She works in English and accepts international clients, practicing from New York as an LCSW.
How her approaches work with online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. In practice this means the therapist asks about priorities and adjusts the pace and topics to suit the person. It helps people who want to be heard and want clear collaboration on goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing new behaviors, and reviewing results. CBT is useful when anger or anxiety is maintained by patterns that can be changed with focused practice.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness. That approach can help when anger flares quickly or when someone wants better emotional regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits best based on the person's goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use telephone or lower-bandwidth options if that better suits their routine.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and plainly, setting goals with each client and focusing on practical skills and small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
Margaret has 34 years of experience in social work and clinical practice across private practice, agencies, schools, and program leadership.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.