Margaret Thomas- Lapsley , LMHC

Margaret Thomas- Lapsley, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), brings 16 years of experience supporting adults who are facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. She specializes in trauma work, including childhood trauma, military-related trauma, and sexual trauma, and she partners with clients to develop skills for emotional regulation, healthy boundary setting, and trauma recovery.

Her practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, relational, and skills-based approach that emphasizes rebuilding self-trust and gaining clarity about values and goals. She helps people identify patterns that contribute to distress and teaches practical coping strategies that promote more satisfying ways of relating to others and oneself.

Margaret approaches each person with warmth, presence, and clinical training, combining respect for each client’s unique history with evidence-informed techniques. By working collaboratively, she supports individuals in articulating the life they want and taking step-by-step actions toward that vision. She practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English as a licensed mental health counselor.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It emphasizes mindfulness and practical steps to live in line with what matters most, and can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and connection. It explores relational needs and helps clients build more secure ways of relating, which can support work on intimacy, family problems, and relationship repair.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and skills for managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Margaret works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from wherever a person is located within the therapist's service area. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication, allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that feel most practical and helpful for them.