Margaret Kei , LCSW

Margaret Kei is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 11 years of experience providing therapy and support to individuals and families. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, histories of trauma, anger management concerns, grief, and adjustment to life changes, and she also brings experience supporting families of children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health challenges.

Her approach is warm and supportive, centered on understanding each person and tailoring care to their needs. Margaret combines clinical skills with practical strategies to help clients cope with stress, build resilience, and address relationship or family issues. She also works with concerns such as self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

As an LCSW, Margaret holds a professional license to provide clinical social work services in Virginia. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, allowing clients to set goals and move at a pace that feels right for them. More information can be found at www.mentalhealthskillbuilder.com.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Margaret Kei

Margaret Kei draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people explore feelings and identify their own solutions. It is useful for clients seeking a supportive space to process life changes, grief, or relationship concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and other mood-related challenges by teaching skills that can be applied between sessions.

When trauma is a central issue, Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her work by addressing the impact of traumatic experiences and helping clients build coping strategies for symptoms like hyperarousal or intrusive memories. Throughout care, Margaret works collaboratively with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs and goals, respecting each person’s preferences and pace.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility and make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or another comfortable setting. These formats can accommodate different schedules and communication styles, helping clients engage in consistent, effective care.