Margaret Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
01About Margaret
Margaret Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing addiction, relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She draws on two decades of practice to focus on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable. Clients can expect straightforward listening and clear guidance focused on their goals.
Her approach centers on building self-knowledge and emotional awareness. She uses techniques from Existential Therapy to help people find personal meaning and clarifies values when life feels uncertain.
Background and approach
She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she uses toward processing traumatic memories when appropriate. Maggie includes mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to support recovery and change. She often blends these methods into concrete strategies for coping with stress, managing cravings, and improving communication in relationships.
Expect homework that’s realistic and tied to everyday routines. Her style is strengths-focused and direct. Sessions emphasize identifying choices and small steps toward goals.
She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through frustrations, work through past hurts, and plan for the future. Margaret earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Central Washington University and a Master of Arts in Existential Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology from Seattle University.
She holds an LPC license in Pennsylvania and has about 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit your needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC004594 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1689853269 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Margaret lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Young adult issues
Methods Margaret names
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 guide online work
Margaret uses Existential Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them. This approach focuses on questions of meaning and choice, helping someone decide what they want and what steps they might take. It can be useful when life changes leave a person feeling stuck or uncertain.She also applies Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, to support processing of traumatic memories. EMDR aims to reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events so daily functioning is easier. It is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and lingering trauma symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust techniques over time to find what helps most.
If you prefer online options, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, cut commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. Some formats are better for deeper trauma work while others suit quick coaching or skill practice, so discuss what you hope to accomplish when you schedule.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist support?
She helps people with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns, among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-focused and direct. She listens carefully, clarifies goals, and uses practical strategies that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has about 20 years of clinical experience and a Master of Arts in Existential Phenomenological Therapeutic Psychology from Seattle University.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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