Margaret Gibson Ellison offers calm, practical support for adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, relationship questions, and life transitions.
01About Margaret
Margaret Gibson Ellison offers calm, practical support for adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma, relationship questions, and life transitions. She uses a person-focused style and works with each client to set clear, achievable goals. With 23 years in the field, she brings steady presence and straightforward guidance to sessions.
Ellison favors a collaborative, client-centered way of working. She listens closely and helps people identify small steps that lead toward change.
Background and approach
She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing helps when making tough behavior changes feels overwhelming. Her experience spans inpatient and outpatient care, independent practice, and virtual work.
For the past 14 years she has maintained a independent practice in Conyers, Georgia. That variety of settings has shaped a flexible approach to different needs and life situations. She supports adults 18 and over and aims to avoid one-size-fits-all plans.
Sessions focus on the whole person and the specific concerns they bring, such as grief, caregiver stress, eating or sleeping problems, or coping with chronic illness. Treatment goals are set together and revisited as progress is made. People who meet with Ellison can expect practical tools, reflective listening, and a steady commitment to their goals.
She encourages questions and takes time to explain options so each person can decide what feels right for them.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC003490 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1376731166 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Margaret lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Margaret names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Margaret names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Margaret uses client-centered methods that keep the person's priorities first. That means sessions start with the client's concerns and build goals together, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking that worsen anxiety or depression and replaces them with more helpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their needs and preferences, and they will adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls give a near face-to-face experience for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be convenient when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, quick coping strategies, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility while keeping the focus on clear goals and practical tools tailored to the individual's situation.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, trauma, relationship and intimacy questions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered with a focus on setting and reaching practical goals. Sessions often include cognitive techniques and mindfulness to change thinking and build awareness.
What is her professional background?
She has 23 years of counseling experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, independent practice, and virtual work, and has run a independent practice in Conyers, Georgia for 14 years.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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