- 20 years experience
- Relationship and trauma
- Stress and mood
About Margaret
Margaret Auguste is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and problems tied to parenting and career. She also addresses grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and issues related to body image and self-esteem.
Her manner is warm and interactive. She listens without labeling and treats each person with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs rather than following a single path.
Margaret uses a blend of practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based strategies. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas and client-centered principles to guide conversation and planning. This mix helps people learn new skills, name patterns, and try different ways of coping.
In the room she aims to make change feel manageable. Conversations move at a steady pace and focus on concrete steps people can take between sessions. She helps people set goals, test small changes, and notice what makes life easier or harder.
Margaret encourages anyone facing big transitions or recurring struggles to reach out. To begin, a short matching process helps connect someone with the right first appointment and a plan to move forward.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take action toward those values. It emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck and building small habits that align with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors through practice and experiments between sessions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current ways of connecting and reacting. It can help people understand relationship triggers and try different ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Margaret will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts tools over time based on what is working and what the person wants to try next.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a quick conversation helps. Some methods, like CBT or ACT, translate well to remote work because they use exercises, worksheets, and goal-setting that can be done between meetings. Discuss practical needs and timing with the therapist when you schedule to find a format that fits your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and career challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief, body image, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful conversation and practical steps. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors sessions to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including mood, trauma, relationship, and behavioral issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with licenses in California and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.