Licensed clinical social worker recordMaryland
Sarah Johnston Margarida, LCSW
Maryland
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maryland
- LCSW-C, licence 25582
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 9802
- Licensed in Indiana
- LCSW, licence 34011973A
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 116127
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 19288
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61684965
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 12577-C
- NPI
- 1215766365
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maryland
These details come from information Sarah 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
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Sarah
Sarah Johnston Margarida is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maryland with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career strain, and major life changes. Sarah speaks English and focuses on practical steps to help people manage day-to-day pressure.
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She uses clear, evidence-based methods to help people set goals and try new ways of coping. Sessions often focus on skills for managing anxiety, navigating loss, or addressing patterns that keep someone stuck.
Sarah draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She also uses mindfulness practices to build attention and reduce overwhelm. Motivational interviewing is used when change feels difficult or stuck, and solution-focused techniques help break problems into manageable steps.
She addresses a broad range of concerns beyond the headline issues, including attachment questions, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with divorce, fertility strain, eating or substance use concerns, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Clients can expect conversations about what is working, what is not, and small experiments to test new approaches. To begin, people use the site matching process and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and uses listening and reflection to clarify goals. It helps when someone needs a direct, collaborative place to sort out feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and difficulties with mood or behavior.
Mindfulness therapy develops simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. These practices can be short and practical for daily life challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on goals, preferences, and what feels useful in session. That decision can change over time as needs evolve.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the original information. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing how sessions will fit into daily routines is part of the first meeting.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Maryland, Tennessee, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Washington, Nevada
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like body image and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using practical, evidence-based methods to set goals and try new skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on emotional and life transition concerns.
Is she licensed to practise in the United States?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure listed in IN LCSW and TX LCSW and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers