Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
How Margaret works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Margaret
Margaret Paine is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life changes. She focuses on building self-esteem and self-compassion so people can feel steadier in daily life. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at practical change rather than labels.
She blends straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people understand their thinking and respond differently to strong emotions. Sessions often include skills for managing anger and anxiety, steps to improve communication, and ways to rebuild a sense of purpose after loss or change.
Background and approach
Margaret uses tools that people can practice between sessions. Her background includes nine years working in community mental health settings. That work exposed her to a wide range of concerns such as caregiver stress, substance use, trauma, and parenting strain.
She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is licensed in New York as an LMHC and in South Carolina as an LPC. Margaret offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging as session options. Messages are checked daily and she aims to be responsive to scheduling needs.
She helps people figure out which session format will fit their routine and comfort. People often begin by naming a single problem they want to change. Margaret focuses on small, doable steps and clearer communication so those changes add up over time.
She works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress together.
What Margaret works with
Everything Margaret lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Margaret's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Margaret lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Margaret’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, anger, and life transitions when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, respectful relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the person feels understood and can find their own solutions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Margaret will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try techniques that fit their life. She collaborates on a plan and checks in to see what helps and what needs adjusting. Online formats let people fit therapy into busy schedules. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide brief support between sessions or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to practice skills regularly and keep momentum between meetings.Questions people ask about Margaret
What concerns does Margaret commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and related issues such as caregiver stress, addictions, and self-esteem struggles.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on practical skills and clearer thinking. Sessions aim to teach tools people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in community mental health settings with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in New York. The profile lists South Carolina LPC and New York LMHC as credential details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does the subscription payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's posted availability.