Therapist profile
Margaret Sicari, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 030634
- NPI1336280353
- Experience34 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Margaret
Margaret Sicari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, substance use, grief, parenting stresses, anger, and life transitions. She also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and challenges related to aging and caregiving.
She has practiced in private therapy, agency settings, high schools, and program leadership roles. That range means she has worked with people across many life stages and situations. Her background includes individual work as well as couples, family, and group settings.
Margaret takes a collaborative approach. She and the person attending agree on goals and a plan. Sessions focus on building coping skills, increasing self-understanding, and strengthening practical tools to manage feelings and relationships.
Her work often includes addressing substance use disorders and supporting those affected by someone else’s addiction. She aims to help people sustain recovery and to assist family members coping with the impact of addictive behaviors.
Margaret uses methods drawn from client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. These are used to help with mood symptoms, anxiety, interpersonal problems, and everyday stressors.
She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps people clarify goals, increase self-understanding, and guide decisions about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It offers practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behavior patterns.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience. It teaches simple practices for noticing stress and reducing reactivity, which can be useful for anger and repeated worry.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Margaret will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
The profile does not specify the exact session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and daily life. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or avoid travel time on busy days. Licensed professionals can use these formats to continue therapeutic work with the same focus and tools used in person.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance use, anger, grief, parenting stresses, and related concerns such as ADHD and bipolar mood issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, interactive style where client and therapist set goals together and agree on a plan for sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience working in private practice, agency settings, schools, and program leadership roles.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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