Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Margaret Sicari, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anxiety and addiction support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 030634
- NPI
- 1336280353
- Experience
- 34 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
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
- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction and recovery
- Relationship problems
About Margaret
Margaret Sicari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 34 years of experience. She commonly sees people for anxiety, depression, relationship problems, substance use concerns, trauma and damaged self-esteem. Her work also covers parenting stress, grief, sexuality and intimacy difficulties, and life transitions.
She has worked in private practice, agencies, high schools, and program leadership roles. That variety means she has experience with many everyday problems and complex situations. She has helped people affected by addiction and the family members who live with it, including adult children of alcoholics.
Sessions are collaborative. She and the client decide together what to focus on and set goals for change. The approach is practical: identifying current patterns, learning coping tools, and trying small experiments to see what helps. Margaret aims to build a reliable working relationship so clients can try new ways of handling stress and relationships.
Her toolbox includes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. These are used to address mood symptoms, panic, anger, and problems with concentration or attention. She also supports people through midlife and aging concerns as those issues arise.
Margaret encourages straightforward conversations about goals, timing, and next steps. If someone wants to start, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss priorities and logistics.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective and supports people as they describe their concerns. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients find their own solutions. This approach is useful for building trust and clarifying personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets current thoughts and behaviors. It uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build practical skills for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy adds attention to present-moment experience through simple practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Margaret will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize.
The original biography does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example scheduling brief check-ins during a work break, avoiding travel time, or choosing an audio-only session when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while juggling family, work, and health demands.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues like self-esteem and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She helps clients set goals, learn coping skills, and try small changes to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience in settings that include private practice, schools, agencies, and program leadership.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers