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Margaret Paine

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LPC, LMHC New York

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Margaret

Margaret Paine works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, grief, or the stresses of daily life and who want a compassionate, practical path forward.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping clients rebuild self-esteem and self-compassion while addressing a wide range of concerns such as relationship and family strain, addiction, caregiving stress, career transitions, ADHD, and social anxiety. Margaret begins by listening to each person’s story and identifying concrete steps that fit their values and goals.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, drawing on evidence-based tools to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns and strengthen coping skills. Margaret integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor work to the individual.

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and brings nine years of clinical experience working in community mental health settings. Based in New York, she offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based options to make therapy accessible to different schedules and needs.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online



Margaret frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is practical and often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes values-based action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, a helpful fit for people coping with life changes, chronic stress, or avoidance patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is part of her toolkit as well, offering a way to understand and transform emotional responses that get in the way of connection and well-being.

Finding the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. Margaret works with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the work feels useful and grounded in the client’s values.

Online therapy with her is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without needing to travel, and they allow clients to choose the communication style that helps them engage most effectively in the therapeutic process.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Margaret commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, addiction, self-esteem, relationship and family challenges, parenting, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and she uses evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, EFT, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Margaret has nine years of experience working in community mental health settings with people across varied life stages and situations.
What credentials and location apply to this practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is based in New York. Her licensure details are SC LPC 10415 and NY LMHC 009232.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost structured for working with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New York, North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English