- Guilt and shame
- Trauma informed care
- Communication skills
About Margret
Margret Ebrahim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also lists support for caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
She uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive way of working. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage strong feelings and improve daily functioning. Conversations often include learning new coping habits, practicing clearer communication, and noticing patterns that keep people stuck.
Margret approaches addiction and recovery with attention to both behavior and underlying emotions. She helps people untangle triggers, cravings, and the shame that can follow relapse. For mood disorders and anxiety she aims to identify stress patterns and build manageable strategies that fit everyday life.
She offers a direct, collaborative style that invites clients to set goals and test small changes between sessions. Work may include looking at family or cultural expectations, repairing strained relationships, and practicing forgiveness when possible. The focus stays on what a client can try now to feel steadier.
Margret practices in California and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and logistics so you know how you will meet.
Evidence-based methods used in online sessions
Margret describes her work as trauma-informed and culturally responsive and relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common method focuses on identifying triggers and stress patterns, then teaching concrete coping strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. This approach can help with anxiety, mood symptoms, and stress related to life changes.A second approach looks at behavior and emotions in addiction and recovery. That work involves mapping situations that lead to cravings or relapse, testing small behavior changes, and addressing the shame that often follows setbacks. It aims to balance practical steps with attention to underlying feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Margret works collaboratively with clients to decide which techniques to try first based on the person’s goals and circumstances. She checks in and adjusts methods as needs change rather than sticking to a single plan.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss format preferences when you schedule so sessions match your routine and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she address?
She lists guilt and shame alongside forgiveness, relationship issues, addiction, and caregiving stress. That includes feelings tied to actions, identity, or family and faith expectations.
How does she approach someone stuck in shame?
She uses a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach and works collaboratively to build coping skills, examine patterns, and try small changes between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of experience as a clinician supporting people with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how you will meet.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.