- Solution-focused support
- Evening and weekend
- Practical tools
About Margaret
Margaret Reul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and addiction concerns. She practices in California and emphasizes practical steps that clients can use right away. Her approach is grounded and approachable for people who want clear tools and support.
Margaret offers a mix of short-term problem solving and deeper work. She often uses solution-focused techniques to identify immediate goals and small changes that bring relief. Cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices are woven in to help people notice thinking patterns and reduce overwhelming feelings.
Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles. She has worked with people across a range of mental health and medical concerns and has supported those with serious mental illness as well as people seeking a mental health tune-up.
Margaret has experience supporting first responders, including those who faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also pays attention to stress related to caregiving, illness, blended family issues, and major life changes like divorce or fertility struggles.
She encourages clients to set clear goals and take an active role in sessions. Evening and weekend appointments are part of her practice to help fit therapy into busy schedules. To begin, clients select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online work
Margaret commonly uses solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Solution-focused work centers on identifying small, achievable goals and building on what already works in a person’s life. It is useful for people who want relatively quick relief or a clear plan for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and offers practical exercises to shift those patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Margaret will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and keep continuity when life is unpredictable. They also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid travel time, or pick a shorter check-in when that fits their schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt solution-focused and CBT techniques to work well over remote sessions, using practical exercises and between-session tasks to maintain momentum.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and compassion fatigue, among other issues. Financial and career worries, relationship and family problems, trauma, and addiction are also listed areas of focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends solution-focused work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps clients can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of clinical experience and has supported people with serious mental illness and those seeking short-term help. She has also worked with first responders affected by COVID-19.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in California and practices within that state.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your match and scheduling details.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.