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Margaret Reul, LCSW

Practical help for stress and anxiety

11 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Margaret

Margaret Reul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. She writes plainly and will listen without judgment while helping clients set clear, practical goals. People looking for short-term problem solving or ongoing support can find a straightforward approach here.

She uses a client-centered style that keeps each conversation focused on what matters most to the individual. That means sessions start with what the person wants to change and move toward small, doable steps.

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Background and approach

Margaret also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions when they help calm the body and reduce anxiety. Motivational interviewing helps people weigh options and commit to changes they actually want.

Solution-focused work is used to create quick, concrete shifts when immediate relief is a goal. Margaret earned her Bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Social Work at California State University, Los Angeles.

She holds an LCSW in California and has about 11 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, from depression and trauma to caregiver stress and addiction. She offers evening and weekend appointments to fit busy schedules, and meets with clients by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

The first sessions focus on identifying goals and deciding which approach will help most.

Therapies that translate well to online sessions

Margaret commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means she starts by listening closely to each person and shaping sessions around their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort feelings and set realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also part of her work and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and may combine styles as progress is made. The plan is revisited as goals change so therapy stays useful and focused.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and exercises; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and text allow quick check-ins or shorter sessions during a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule evening or weekend sessions and to keep therapy consistent when life gets hectic.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, relationship and family problems, and other life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, using solution-focused steps and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her background and experience?
She has about 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with people facing a wide range of mental health and medical concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients and works with people located in California.
How are sessions conducted and what formats are offered?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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