Margaret Sicari
Compassionate, experienced therapist focused on practical change
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 34 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Margaret
Margaret Sicari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of practice in New York.
Background and approach
She draws on extensive experience across independent practice, agency settings, school social work, clinical supervision, and program direction to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.
Her work also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many family-related problems including caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and communication difficulties. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building.
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices, and uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to tailor work to each person’s needs. Building trust and creating a comfortable therapeutic relationship are central early steps, followed by a shared plan that focuses on concrete coping tools and pathways for change.
Margaret aims to help clients broaden their self-understanding, strengthen existing resources, and develop new strategies to manage day-to-day challenges and longer-term recovery. She accepts international clients and offers multiple remote session options to increase accessibility.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Margaret commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and often focuses on skills that reduce anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related symptoms. She also employs Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and a supportive relationship so clients can explore their goals and build confidence at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy is another component she uses to help people develop present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that complement other skill-based work.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She discusses goals, preferences, and life circumstances with each person to tailor methods that fit their needs, combining strategies as appropriate rather than relying on a single model. This collaborative planning helps clarify what to focus on and how progress will be measured.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and for people who are not in the same geographic area. These formats allow for regular, consistent work on skills, homework, and check-ins, making it easier to maintain momentum and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life.
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Experience
34+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English