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Margaret Reul

Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW California

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Margaret

Margaret Reul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a range of life changes.

Background and approach

With 11 years of clinical experience and a master of social work, she works with clients struggling with issues such as compassion fatigue, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, and challenges connected to career, trauma, and loss. She also addresses related topics like abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, fertility and cancer-related concerns, and other complex life stressors.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical, goal-oriented work. She often uses solution-focused techniques to help clients identify immediate steps toward relief while incorporating cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills.

Motivational interviewing supports clients when change feels difficult or overwhelming. Margaret emphasizes collaboration; she helps people clarify what they want from therapy and supports them in developing concrete plans to reach those goals.

Margaret offers flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability to better fit busy lives. Sessions are available through multiple remote formats so clients can select the option that works best for their routine and needs.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Margaret uses several well-established approaches that translate effectively to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical strategies to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. It is useful for addressing mood concerns, worry, and everyday coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s priorities guide the work and self-understanding grows at the client’s pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and acceptance techniques that help people manage stress, reduce reactivity, and stay grounded amid difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to a client’s concerns, goals, and preferences, and then tailor methods such as CBT, solution-focused steps, or motivational interviewing to find the best fit. Clients participate in shaping the plan so therapy aligns with their needs and readiness for change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to fit sessions into evenings or weekends and maintain continuity of care despite busy schedules. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue progress even when life or location makes in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, compassion fatigue, addictions, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical, goal-oriented methods such as solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify steps toward relief.
How long has she practiced?
She has 11 years of clinical experience, including work addressing both mental health and medical-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California holding license number CA LCSW 75171 and maintains a practice serving clients in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients located in California.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English