Margaret Kei, LCSW

Margaret Kei is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. She works with individuals navigating life changes, trauma, anger, and issues with self-esteem and attention. Margaret writes in plain terms and emphasizes a warm, supportive approach to therapy.

She often uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused strategies are tools she brings in to help clients find practical steps forward. Trauma-focused work is available for people recovering from past harm.

Margaret has 11 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. That includes work related to adoption and foster care, attachment issues, family problems, and young adult concerns. She also addresses panic, mood disorders, social anxiety, impulsivity, and struggles with guilt or shame.

In sessions she aims to create a supportive space where clients can talk through immediate problems and build skills. Practical goals and small changes are part of the process, alongside exploring stronger coping over time. She encourages people to see seeking help as a sign of strength.

To begin, readers can use the directory continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. Margaret looks forward to meeting people ready to take the next step.

How Margaret’s approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects their experience, and helps them find clarity and self-direction. This approach is useful for relationship strain, low self-esteem, and feeling stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. People often use CBT for panic attacks, social anxiety, and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean blending client-centered listening with CBT homework or using solution-focused steps for short-term goals.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit regular therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, and offer ways to practice skills between meetings. Margaret will help tailor the pace and focus so therapy fits day-to-day routines rather than adding stress.