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Margaret Swanson, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Margaret is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Margaret. View 36 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Hampshire and Vermont

Recent reviews

Very easy to talk to

Sep 2024

Margaret responds to me in a timely manner and checks in with me which is greatly appreciated.

May 2024

More about Margaret

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire and Vermont.. I have a particular interest in the aging population . I encourage my clients to cultivate and maintain a constellation of people, places and things that promote interdependence. My adult clients tell me that I help them to see their situations from an new angle. Therapy is an opportunity to discover new ways of thinking about one or more situations. I understand how frightening this can be. I continue to learn from my clients in a community mental center. It is important that my clients give me feedback about their therapy experience. Building and practicing effective communication is key in my relationship with clients.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Grief Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Antisocial Personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant Personality Blended Family Issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent Personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Eating and Food-Related Issues Emptiness Family of Origin Issues Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Hospice and End of Life Counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and Discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Sexual Dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Margaret Swanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164997029.

  • LICSW · New Hampshire · 1385 · Expires July 2025
  • LICSW · Vermont · 089.0001172 · Expires January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Margaret Swanson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

36 reviews

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Very easy to talk to

Sep 2024

Margaret responds to me in a timely manner and checks in with me which is greatly appreciated.

May 2024

Margaret helped me challenge my OCD and I thank her infinitely for that. Super responsive and checks on you frequently.

Mar 2024

Margaret is wonderful! She has always provided a safe space for me to share my feelings and get advice. Margaret is highly experienced and has offered me a variety of techniques/solutions which we were able to adjust to suit my unique needs. Margaret approaches each session with grounded kindness and expertise, and I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Feb 2024

I’ve had two sessions so far with Margaret, she’s wonderful. I feel very comfortable with her. She listens and gives me time to process my feelings which allows me to more deeply explore the issues that I’m experiencing.

Feb 2024

Ms. Swanson has been a fantastic therapist in my time of need. She has listened and reflects back what I have said. I have found zero judgement and completely comfortable being open and honest in all areas of my life with her.

Feb 2024

Marget Swanson is a professional, kind, empathetic human who provided me with an extremely positive and wonderful experience in counseling.

Mar 2023

Working with Margaret is a gift and feels like a family member I can trust. She helps keep me grounded and aware of how the world around me works. She is patient, kind and very understanding. I like how she knows which parts to pull out of discussions for productive work.

Nov 2023

She's wonderful; highly recommend!

Oct 2023

Margaret has eased my daily struggle in a way I wouldn't have thought possible in so short a time. She listens to me, gives advice, and teaches me tools on how to keep my mind and life positive. She is knowledgable and professional while remaining comfortingly compassionate. Can't recommend her enough!

Sep 2023

She is an amazing therapist and is very helpful and understanding.

Sep 2023

All I can say, that this has helped me significantly in the past couple weeks of doing this.

Jul 2023

Margaret is a compassionate and engaged therapist who listens closely and understands the dynamics and problems I have brought to her. Her advice is sage and well reasoned and I have found her support invaluable over the months.

Apr 2023

I have never been to counseling before. I chose to have sessions with Margaret over the phone as I was ashamed for how a situation was going on in my life. I was so comfortable and never felt any judgment from her. All I have is positive feedback. I have only worked with Margaret but I love the Better Help app and the convenience of making appointments through the app. No hassle therapy.

Mar 2023

Margaret has been wonderful for me! She has provided me with so much knowledge and tools to better improve my mental health. The improvement over the last 6 months has been amazing from social connection, to work life balance to internal relationship. At the start, Margaret did a great job distilling very disjointed thought and helped me produce a goal of what to focus my energy on. Now Margaret does a great job being very flexible as I come from left field with a new conflict in my life or a revisit from a past one. I really whole heartily recommend Margaret and I'll keep working with her for the foreseeable future!!

Feb 2023

She’s fantastic

Jan 2023

At the end of every session, Margaret always tells me she is glad I took the time out of my busy schedule to show up. She also is great at pointing out the good skills I used and good things I learned in every situation. She is not the kind of councilor that spends too much time on the negative. I always feel better after speaking with her. She is just as appreciative of me as I am of her, and that is something I have never experienced with a therapist or councilor before.

Jan 2023

Margaret has helped me in managing my emotions which given I have bpd, extreme anxiety, depression, An anxious avoidant personality with an anxious partner. We met at a low point in my life and relationships and she has made great strides with her techniques and homework’s

Jan 2023

Margaret is wonderful and given me the tools to help myself .

Dec 2022

Margaret is fantastic. She's respectful, wise, patient, professional, and a good listener. I especially appreciate that she messages me if she hasn't heard anything in a while. She is exactly the type of life guide I need.

Nov 2022

Margaret has worked with me for a few weeks now and I have to say she is very thoughtful and even reaches out after therapy is over. My primary doctor doesn't even do that even after my near death accident.

Oct 2022

She seems to really care and is willing to listen even when issues that aren't directly related to the topic is brought up. She tries to understand the situation thoroughly and challenges me with thought provoking questions

Oct 2022

Margaret lived up to my expectations of therapy, and then exceeded them beyond belief. I thought I knew exactly what I needed to work on within myself, but it seems as if she cuts a layer further and opens me up to a whole new world of possibility when it comes to self talk, communication, and confidence in myself. The number of skills I use daily is just part of the evidence that Margaret has an incredible ability to change your perspective on any type of issue that may arise. In any scenario I throw her way, I leave the session feeling more whole and in control of my life than I did before we started talking. I can’t imagine what I would do without her guidance.

Aug 2022

She is very helpful

Aug 2022

We have just started working together but she has already been a great help and I’m excited to continue working together as well as excited for therapy each week

Aug 2022

Margaret has been incredibly helpful in my mental health journey. I leave every session with actionable steps and resources!

M.E.·Jun 2022

I’ve been seeing her for almost 6 months now and she has helped me quite a bit.

P.A.·May 2022

Margaret has been very helpful in providing me with tools to navigate my anxiety and grief. She is great at asking questions to help me reflect on situations. I enjoy our weekly meetings and have been successful at applying the tools she has provided me with. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for ways to navigate their feelings and issues.

N.I.·May 2022

Margaret has helped me so much in my time of need She helps me understand better what’s going on what I need to do what matters and what doesn’t matter and helps me put it all into perspective. I’m very happy with her

G.R.·May 2022

I have been working with Margaret for a month now and throughout our time together we have had miscommunications on appointments and getting in touch with each other. She has been helpful up to a point I go long periods without speaking to her or checking up on things. When I go to schedule a session her calendar is always empty with no time slots then I will schedule an appointment with her and not here from her or she won’t confirm and scheduled time to meet. It’s very frustrating when you’re working on emotional issues and need consistency with getting through them. Again she has been helpful and she has offered me a lot techniques and worksheets to work on things and that is great but not helpful with no follow up.

E.B.·Mar 2022

When i start to talk, it’s hard to get me to stop and i tend to bounce around with my topics. Margaret has been excellent when it’s come down to following along, piecing together all the points and “stories” I may be touching on and understanding WHY I may be jumping around. And that helps immensely for me. I feel like It’s ok to speak and not have to cut myself off so that my therapist doesn’t get overwhelmed. She’s welcoming to any journal entries I may provide and she told me she enjoys receiving any messages I may feel like sending. As someone with a lot of trauma during a very short span of time, I have a lot to say and i have a lot of questions. It’s reassuring to know she’s there and will respond when she’s available. That’s something I need in my life. That feeling that there IS someone there to listen.

M.A.·Mar 2022

After my first session with Margaret I felt we were on the same page as to what our sessions would look like. I respect the fact that Margaret was able to identify behaviors I have struggled with all my life and help me set a plan of action to correct the destructive behaviors and work through the issues.

K.A.·Mar 2022

Margaret and I have only known each other for a brief period of time but right from the beginning she gave me space and place to feel valued, heard, seen and safe. That has not always been the case with my previous therapists. She offered me some wonderful resources to build off our session and I am looking forward to continuing to work together.

A.N.·Mar 2022

Margaret is fantastic. I was really looking for a therapist that could help me get back into my roots and find my true happiness and she has helped me towards that! Her hours are very flexible as well. Highly suggest!

H.O.·Feb 2022

She's awesome. I really needed someone to help me sift through stuff.

B.I.·Jan 2022

So far I have been meeting with Margaret on this app for a few weeks now and I couldn’t be happier. She has helped me begin to unpack 2 decades worth of trauma. Talking with her has made me a happier and healthier individual.

P.A.·Jan 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Margaret Swanson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Margaret Swanson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Margaret Swanson speak?

Margaret Swanson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Margaret Swanson have?

Margaret Swanson has 25 years of experience.

Where is Margaret Swanson licensed to practice?

Margaret Swanson is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Does Margaret Swanson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Margaret Swanson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Margaret Swanson offer?

Margaret Swanson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Margaret Swanson?

Margaret Swanson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Margaret Swanson?

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