- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Communication skills
About Margret
Margret Ebrahim is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, and big life changes. Margret also works with issues like caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of isolation. Her practice includes support around life purpose and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
She uses a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework. That means she pays attention to past hurt and to how culture shapes experience. Sessions focus on practical skills - improving communication, building healthier boundaries, and learning ways to manage strong emotions. Margret encourages people to practice self-compassion and to notice patterns that get in the way of change.
Her style is collaborative and direct. She talks through current problems and helps set simple, achievable goals. Work can include addressing guilt or shame, reducing impulsive reactions, and finding clearer direction after a career or relationship change. The clinician also supports people dealing with narcissistic or personality disorder dynamics as they affect daily life.
Clients can expect a mix of skills-based work and exploration of past events that still affect present behavior. Margret helps people rebuild routines and coping strategies that fit their everyday needs. She pays attention to relationship dynamics and communication habits that influence mood and purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English in California. Margret does not take international clients. To begin, prospective clients follow the site steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and what online sessions offer
Margret draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and understanding. One common approach is trauma-informed therapy, which looks at how past difficult events affect current reactions and relationships, and helps people develop strategies to reduce their impact. Another approach emphasizes behavioral and skills training to manage anxiety, mood, and addictive behaviors by practicing specific coping methods and changing unhelpful routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Margret assesses needs, goals, and preferences and then suggests methods to try. She takes a collaborative stance so clients can give feedback and adjust the focus as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping continuity after a move. Online sessions can make it easier to attend when time is limited, and certain formats can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better suits the person. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how appointments will be held.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, codependency, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is trauma-informed and culturally responsive. Sessions mix practical skills, communication work, and exploration of past experiences that shape current behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work with mood disorders, addiction recovery, and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a California LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located in California.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the site during sign-up.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.