- Anxiety and stress
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Margaret
Margaret Auguste is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and other life challenges. Her work also covers issues tied to family of origin, grief, addiction, and attention differences.
She begins by listening to the specific problems a person brings. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on understanding how family patterns affect current choices and feelings. She uses straightforward talk therapy and evidence-based strategies to address thinking, behavior, and emotions.
Margaret draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice patterns of thinking and try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships shape closeness and trust.
Her style is interactive and respectful. Conversations aim to reduce stigma and make room for honest discussion about family roles, communication problems, and commitment concerns. Practical tools and coping skills are emphasized alongside reflection about past influences.
People seeking a therapist for family of origin issues, trauma and abuse, or relationship challenges will find a clinician who mixes direct interventions with relational focus. The first session typically clarifies priorities and outlines simple next steps, such as coping techniques or communication practices to try between meetings.
How Margaret blends methods for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions. It helps people who feel stuck by encouraging practical steps toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change day-to-day reactions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early family relationships affect current patterns of closeness and trust and can guide work on communication and intimacy-related issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Margaret treats selection as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals and preferences, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most for the client's concerns and values.
Session formats are not listed in the source biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also use video or audio to practice communication skills in real time, assign short exercises between meetings, and review coping strategies so people can apply them where they live and work.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, grief, addictions, and many challenges linked to family of origin.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and respectful. She uses practical conversation and skills work to address patterns and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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