Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Margaret Wilson, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149016109
- NPI
- 1760831812
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Margaret supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Margaret
Margaret Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and addiction-related concerns. She also helps people dealing with parenting strain and life transitions.
Margaret frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building practical strengths. Sessions tend to be straightforward. Conversations identify what is getting in the way, and then look for small, workable changes to try between meetings.
Her practice covers a broad range of related problems, including struggles with self-esteem, coping after loss, and adjustment to illness or caregiving roles. She also addresses communication problems, effects of divorce or separation, and substance-related issues. The work often combines problem solving and emotional support to handle day-to-day stressors.
Margaret draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She explains options and helps people choose approaches that fit their goals and routines. Progress is measured in practical terms, like better sleep, clearer boundaries, or fewer urges that interfere with daily life.
People who prefer clear, direct conversation about what to try next tend to find her approach useful. She speaks English and practices in Illinois as an LCSW. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.
BHow sessions work
How her evidence-based approaches translate to remote work
Margaret uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. This helps people try concrete shifts, like changing a daily routine or practicing a short breathing exercise.Another frequent approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations and supportive coping skills for trauma-related reactions. That method helps people regain confidence in everyday tasks and reduce avoidance that limits activities.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Margaret will discuss different methods, explain what each involves, and adapt choices to the client’s goals, schedule, and how they prefer to work. Together they set small, trackable steps to see what helps.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography doesn’t list them explicitly. In general, working with a licensed professional remotely can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow people to try strategies between meetings without extra travel. Practical benefits include fewer logistics, the ability to schedule around work or caregiving, and easier follow-up on techniques learned in sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and family-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying problems and trying small, workable changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Margaret has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs a focus on everyday functioning and clear next steps.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people located in Illinois.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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