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- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
- Workplace issues
About Margaret
Margaret Packard-Motter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (LCSW-C) in Maryland and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 35 years of experience. She focuses on grief, depression, self esteem, stress and anxiety, and helps people manage life changes, workplace and relationship concerns.
Meg works directly with people who are coping with loss, caregiver strain, aging questions, and career stress. She also addresses compassion fatigue, seasonal mood shifts, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, aimed at identifying clear next steps rather than long lists of abstract goals.
Sessions emphasize straightforward conversation about what’s happening now and what can change. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, motivation, and communication problems. Coaching-style guidance is also part of her work when people want focused support around career or practical life choices.
Margaret has long experience in hospice and end-of-life counseling and works with caregivers on stress management and role changes. She helps people talk through forgiveness, life purpose, and repairing strained workplace interactions. The language she uses in sessions is plain and direct so goals and progress are easy to track.
She practices in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location. To begin, a person is asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Margaret uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on mood and coping. Cognitive and behavioral tools help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; these tools are useful for depression, anxiety, and seasonal mood shifts. Problem-solving and coaching-style techniques break large issues into manageable steps, which can help with workplace conflicts, career decisions, and caregiver stress.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She works with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying different strategies and adjusting based on how practical the work feels for day-to-day life.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue regular check-ins when travel or caregiving duties interrupt in-person visits. Some people find shorter, more frequent meetings help keep momentum, while others prefer standard-length sessions that allow deeper reflection. The therapist will discuss scheduling and format options when arranging the first appointment to match practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with grief, depression, low self esteem, stress and anxiety. Additional focuses include caregiver issues, aging and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and coaching-style guidance for concrete goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of professional experience in social work and related counseling roles.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LCSW in Pennsylvania and an LCSW-C in Maryland, and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
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, use the urgent help numbers.