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- Emotional regulation
- Trauma recovery
- Boundary setting
About Margaret
LMHC Margaret Thomas- Lapsley has 16 years of clinical experience in Florida and works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. She focuses on emotional regulation, boundary setting, and trauma recovery using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
She works directly with adults who report anxiety or low mood, trouble in close relationships, or difficult transitions like separation and career change. She also supports people coping with trauma from childhood, military service, or sexual experiences. Sessions aim to strengthen self-trust and build practical coping skills.
Her style is trauma-informed, relational, and skills based. That means she pays attention to how relationships affect emotions and teaches techniques to manage intense feelings. Clients practice concrete strategies in sessions and get feedback on using them between meetings.
Assessment and collaboration happen early. She and the client map current struggles and set small, measurable goals. Work can include identifying damaging patterns, experimenting with new behaviors, and rebuilding trust in oneself.
Margaret uses several evidence-based approaches, including ACT and CBT, alongside attachment-focused work. Those methods are woven into sessions rather than delivered as isolated modules. The emphasis is on practicality - making changes that fit daily life and relationships.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where values-based action can guide change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and adult relationships shape current emotional responses. This approach is useful for people wanting to improve closeness, manage trust issues, or understand patterns in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical behavioral experiments. It is commonly applied to mood disorders, anxiety, and coping skills such as boundary setting. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to use, based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made. Confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing logistics up front helps plan sessions that match everyday life and work commitments.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in session work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relational concerns.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She practices as an LMHC and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.