Margaret Elkins , LPCC

Margaret Elkins is a licensed clinical counselor who brings years of focused experience to her work with individuals facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She has practiced as a licensed therapist for seven years and has worked in the mental health field for a total of fifteen years, supporting people through issues such as severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, body image concerns, and grief and loss. Her clinical training includes a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University and specialized training in EMDR therapy. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused method she uses when appropriate to address distressing memories and their emotional impact.

Margaret combines her clinical education and years of front-line experience to create a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach that respects each person’s unique history and goals. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), she aims to help clients develop practical coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and rebuild a more balanced life. Her work often centers on creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship that honors a client’s pace and preferences while drawing on proven techniques to promote recovery and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Margaret Elkins commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-informed method that helps process distressing memories and lessen their emotional intensity, which can be helpful for trauma and related symptoms. She may also draw on Motivational Interviewing techniques when addressing addiction and behavior change, using a collaborative, nonjudgmental style to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Margaret works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans over time and reviews progress together to ensure the approach remains effective.

Online therapy with Margaret is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, attend sessions from home or work, and access support in a way that fits everyday life.