- Client-centered focus
- Goal oriented
- Practical tools
About Margaret
Margaret Sicari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on common and urgent concerns like anxiety, stress, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, and difficulties with relationships. She offers calm, straightforward support to people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Peggy aims to make the first step feel less daunting and to build a trusting working relationship from the start.
She brings more than three decades of practice experience in schools, agencies, private practice, supervisory roles, and program leadership. That variety shaped a flexible approach to everyday problems. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical coping skills, and steady support rather than jargon or lengthy theory discussions.
Her work often addresses substance use and recovery, the impact of family addiction, and codependency. She helps people who are coping with grief, trauma, emotional abuse, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Practical strategies are paired with attention to how feelings and relationships affect daily functioning.
Margaret uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to promote small, manageable steps toward change. The emphasis is on collaboration and finding what fits each person’s life.
People who choose her find a therapist who listens, clarifies goals, and teaches tools for coping. She encourages clients to try new strategies between sessions and to measure what’s working. Her aim is to help people regain a sense of control and move toward clearer, more manageable days.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's priorities first. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people shape goals that matter to them. This approach helps people who need a steady, empathetic listener while they sort through anxiety or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. CBT offers clear exercises and steps people can practice between sessions, which can be helpful for panic disorder and anxiety symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and build calm in everyday moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time based on what helps.
The practical benefits of remote therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so people can keep appointments more easily. Some formats use less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist's current session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and technology needs.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Margaret commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use and related family issues, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and panic disorder and panic attacks among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices in a collaborative, down-to-earth way that emphasizes clear goals, practical tools, and a supportive relationship. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on steps to get there.
How much experience does she have?
Margaret has 34 years of professional experience in settings that include private practice, schools, agencies, clinical supervision, and program direction.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.