- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Margaret
Margaret Sicari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 34 years of experience. She works with adults who bring worries such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, and family of origin issues. She also helps with self-esteem, parenting stress, grief, and coping with life changes.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals agreed on together. She listens to a person’s history and daily struggles, then works to build new coping skills and better ways of handling relationships and stress.
Sicari draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in what matters to the person. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused steps are added when they fit the issue at hand.
Her background includes private practice, agency work, school social work, clinical supervision, and program direction. Those roles have involved individual, couple, group, and family work across many settings. This variety informs how she adapts practical strategies to real-life situations.
In sessions she helps people broaden their self-understanding and expand their coping toolkit. She pays attention to patterns that began in childhood when those continue to shape choices and relationships now. The focus is on clear, manageable steps toward better day-to-day functioning and improved connection with others.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens closely and helps people clarify what matters to them, which can be useful for relationship issues and family of origin patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related problems by breaking issues into manageable steps.
Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. This can support stress management, impulse control, and coping during life changes.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what proves helpful. That collaborative process aims to find approaches that fit the client’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins between commitments or video work that avoids travel. When choosing a format, consider factors like how much talking time you want, whether you prefer face-to-face video, or whether a brief phone check-in would work better for a specific week.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, and family of origin issues among other adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She emphasizes clear plans and practical coping tools developed together with the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience in social work and therapy across private practice, agency settings, schools, and program leadership.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any logistics or time zone details when you schedule.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing depends on the chosen plan.
What is the first step to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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