Relationship Therapy w/Margot
I work with individuals, couples and families to repair their relationships. I believe that a vital part of helping individuals heal their relationships starts first, with how they extend self love and compassion to themselves. Our own emotional well-being has a great impact on how we treat others; the decisions we make about who we want to be in relationship with; and the treatment we are willing to accept within those relationships.
My clients often present with concerns pertaining to:
Anxiety and self doubt when setting boundaries
Difficulties managing anger and heavy emotions during conflict
Shutting down and avoiding difficult conversations
Struggles in believing positive things about themselves
Conflict within their families
Over reliance on unhelpful coping skills
Issues within their dating or marital relationship
Love and sex addiction
Special Training/Certifications:
Prepare & Enrich & The Gottman Method (level 1)
Who are my Clients?
Areas of Focus
Relationship Boundaries
I prioritize providing a supportive environment to explore underlying anxieties and doubts that arise when setting boundaries. Through personalized techniques, you will learn to assert your needs confidently and establish healthy boundaries in various relationships. Here are some areas that relationship boundaries can be addressed in our sessions together:
Difficulties Managing Anger and Heavy Emotions During Conflict: Using evidence-based strategies, I will help you understand and manage your emotions constructively during conflicts. By fostering effective communication skills and emotional regulation techniques, you’ll learn to navigate disagreements without resorting to harmful behaviors.
Issues Within Their Dating or Marital Relationship: I offer specialized therapy to couples (using Gottman Method Techniques ) struggling with relationship issues, including communication breakdowns, trust issues, and boundary violations. Through couples counseling, partners learn to establish clear boundaries, rebuild trust, and foster intimacy in their relationship.
Conflict Within Their Families: I will guide you in exploring family dynamics and navigating conflicts effectively. By fostering understanding and communication, you will develop healthier relationships with family members and establish boundaries that promote mutual respect and connection.
Struggles in Believing Positive Things About Themselves: I will help you challenge negative self-beliefs and foster self-compassion and self-worth. Through cognitive-behavioral techniques and narrative therapy, you will develop a positive self-concept and cultivate resilience in your relationships.
Relationship Boundaries w/Teens
Through age-appropriate interventions, I help adolescents (ages 13+) learn to assert their needs, communicate effectively, and cultivate healthy relationships with peers, family members, and authority figures.
Together, we work through themes including:
Boundaries: I empower them to recognize their worth and assert boundaries that honor their values and preferences. Through experiential activities, role-playing exercises, and open dialogue, adolescents develop assertiveness skills and gain confidence in expressing themselves authentically.
Building Healthy Relationships: I help guide my the teens I work with in building healthy relationships based on mutual respect, trust, and clear communication. By exploring concepts of consent, empathy, and conflict resolution, adolescents learn to navigate peer relationships and establish boundaries that foster positive connections.
Addressing Peer Pressure and Social Norms: I provide support to teens navigating peer pressure and societal expectations, helping them set boundaries that align with their personal values and goals. Through psycho-education and role modeling, adolescents develop resilience and assertiveness in peer interactions.
More about Margot
My Approach
I have profound passion for helping clients navigate life’s challenges and discover the path to positive emotions such as happiness, joy, and self-love. My expertise extends to working with individuals, guiding them on a journey of self-compassion, developing healthy coping skills, navigating complex emotions, and establishing crucial boundaries. My empathetic approach is especially beneficial for clients facing issues related to anxiety, depression, identity struggles, self-esteem, life transitions, love and sex addiction, and cultural complexities.
In addition to my professional expertise, I take a solution-focused approach, empowering my clients to rewrite their personal narratives for lasting growth and fulfillment. Through my guidance, the individuals and couples I’ve worked with have embarked on a journey toward positive change, unlocking their potential for a more satisfying and meaningful life.
I am deeply passionate about supporting the BIPOC (Black Indigenous, People of Color) community. I am committed to creating a space that embraces diversity and inclusion in my practice. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by individuals from different backgrounds, I tailor my approach to address the specific needs and experiences of the BIPOC community. Ultimately, I aim to provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their stories and find resonance in their cultural identity.
Why I Love This Field
Have been interested in people and how they interact since I was in high school. Have always had an interest in others stories. I love watching the healing happen and someone discovering new parts of themselves.
My Background
I graduated from University of Cincinnati with a bachelors of science in Psychology. I graduated with a Master degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Northcentral University. I am a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and Gottman Method Couples Therapy level 1 trained.
My Rates
Consultations - Free/15 minutes
Therapy (Georgia Residents Only)
Intake Sessions - $175
Individual Therapy - $150/50 minutes
Family Therapy - $175/60 minutes; $250/90 minutes
Group Therapy - $55/90 minutes
Coaching
Group - $50/90 minutes
1:1 - $100/50 minutes
Insurance Accepted: Aetna & Cigna (coming soon)
How Therapy at PORT Works
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Inquire
Use our online contact form and let us know which of our Therapists you would like to work with. We will promptly connect you to your preferred provider for your brief free phone consultation. We want to go the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable from the start.
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Get to the Root
Your therapy will likely start out with having sessions either weekly or biweekly. With your Therapist, you will get a better understanding of your presenting concerns and how they came about. Your therapist will also help you assess your level of coping and teach you additional strategies.
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Do the Work
The bulk of your experience will be in doing the work, both in & out of sessions. You will work through implementing techniques to improve your mood and engagement in relationships in session, while completing tasks assigned by your therapist to further your progress.
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Have Better Relationships
This is the point where you get to be #RelationshipGoals. You are having fewer therapy sessions and experiencing emotional healing from past relationship trauma. You are in a place where you are feeling more competent to handle whatever comes next.
