Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Margaret Shirley, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C013851
- NPI
- 1558837047
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
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
- Addictions support
- Depression and bipolar
About Margaret
Margaret Shirley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with seven years of clinical experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. She uses a person-centered style and focuses on practical steps people can take when life feels overwhelming.
Her sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters day to day. She listens, helps clarify immediate concerns, and works with each person to set manageable goals. Sessions often include talking through current stressors, planning small behavior changes, and practicing ways to reduce anxious or depressive symptoms.
Margaret draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, substance use, and the effects of trauma. She pays attention to the patterns that keep problems going and helps people try new ways of coping. Her approach emphasizes building skills that can be used between sessions.
She has worked with people across a range of ages and presentations over seven years in clinical settings. That background means she is used to helping clients who need concrete strategies as well as emotional support during tough times.
Sessions are held in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Margaret uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavioral change. One common method emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression. This approach gives concrete tools to test in daily life and to review in sessions.Another useful technique targets trauma-related symptoms by helping people name and organize difficult memories and then practice grounding and coping skills to reduce their immediate impact. This kind of work aims to make daily functioning easier and reduce distressing reactions to reminders of past events.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Margaret collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. She will adjust methods over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. If you prefer phone or video, verify which formats are offered and schedule according to what works best for your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that focuses on practical steps and goal-setting in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of mental health and substance use concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients located in North Carolina.
How are sessions paid for and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers