Margaret Sicari

Margaret Sicari, who prefers to be called Peggy, is a New York-based Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of professional experience. She is licensed in New York as a Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced clinical training and experience; her license number is 030634.

Her career has included roles in private practice, clinical positions within agencies, school social work in a high school, and leadership as a clinical supervisor and program director. Over the years she has provided therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups, gaining experience with a broad range of life circumstances.

Ms. Sicari has worked with many common challenges such as anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, emotional abuse, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, and limited coping skills. She has also worked extensively with people and families affected by substance use disorders, supporting clients in recovery and assisting family members, including adult children of those with addictions.

Her approach to counseling is collaborative and interactive. She partners with clients to set clear goals and agree on the plan for reaching them, prioritizing a comfortable, trusting relationship from the start. Ms. Sicari focuses on helping clients broaden their understanding of themselves and their situations, build on existing strengths, learn new coping tools, and find practical pathways to resolve current life challenges.

She recognizes that reaching out for help is a difficult first step and looks forward to supporting clients as they take the next step in their healing and growth.