Margaret Elkins, LPCC

Margaret Elkins is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and midlife transitions. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier and more in control.

She has worked in mental health for 15 years and has been a licensed therapist for 7 years. Margaret earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University and holds the Kentucky LPCC credential. Her background includes supporting people dealing with severe mental illness, trauma, depression, eating and body image concerns, and family or relationship strain.

Margaret uses approaches that break problems into smaller parts and teach new skills. She often draws on strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions. She also uses EMDR methods when trauma memories are part of the difficulty, and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and simple tools that fit into everyday life. People can expect collaborative problem solving and straightforward skill practice. The work aims to reduce overwhelm and help people move toward clearer priorities.

Margaret is based in Kentucky and meets with people in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and timing to find what works best for them.

How these approaches work for online care

Margaret commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR methods in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. EMDR methods involve careful processing of distressing memories to lessen their emotional weight and can help people who carry trauma responses.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and past efforts, then suggest methods to try. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on what helps most, and the therapist will guide clients through learning and practicing new skills.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and let people check in from wherever they are. It also allows for different pacing - for example a shorter quick check-in when schedules are tight or a longer session when theres more to cover. Ask about the available formats and scheduling to find a setup that fits daily life.