Margaret Shirley
Person-centered LCSW supporting anxiety, trauma, and addictions
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About
Margaret Shirley, LCSW, offers a compassionate, person-centered approach to counseling informed by seven years of clinical work. She aims to meet people where they are and to work collaboratively on issues related to stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Her practice emphasizes respect and mutuality while attending to the practical concerns that bring people to therapy.
She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating mood and behavioral challenges as well as life transitions. Clients will find a steady, empathetic professional who frames care around each person’s values and goals. Margaret practices in North Carolina and communicates in English.
Margaret blends attentive listening with a supportive therapeutic stance to help individuals identify next steps and develop coping strategies. She presents herself as an accessible clinician for those seeking sustained work on emotional and behavioral concerns, and she approaches each case with a focus on collaboration and dignity.
She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating mood and behavioral challenges as well as life transitions. Clients will find a steady, empathetic professional who frames care around each person’s values and goals. Margaret practices in North Carolina and communicates in English.
Margaret blends attentive listening with a supportive therapeutic stance to help individuals identify next steps and develop coping strategies. She presents herself as an accessible clinician for those seeking sustained work on emotional and behavioral concerns, and she approaches each case with a focus on collaboration and dignity.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCSW C013851
- NPI Number: 1558837047
- License: LCSW (North Carolina)
Online and remote therapy options
Margaret emphasizes a person-centered approach that prioritizes the client’s perspective and goals. In practice this means sessions focus on understanding each individual’s experience, building a therapeutic relationship, and shaping interventions around what matters most to the client. That approach supports open conversation about stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and substance use while centering the client’s voice.
The profile does not specify additional formal clinical modalities beyond the person-centered orientation. Prospective clients who want to know more about specific techniques or adjunctive methods are encouraged to ask directly during an initial discussion to determine fit.
Margaret offers remote sessions by video calls and phone and maintains options for live chat and text-based messaging. These formats can be used to maintain continuity between appointments and to support collaborative planning about therapy goals and next steps.
What is Margaret Shirley’s professional experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults.
What are her credentials and license details?
Margaret is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential LCSW. Her license is listed as NC LCSW C013851.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile does not list additional languages.
Where is she based?
Margaret practices in North Carolina according to the profile information provided.
How can clients connect for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to work together.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with Margaret?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.