Margaret Sicari, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 34 years in practice
Margaret Sicari helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, addiction, and grief.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 030634 · expires August 2028
- NPI
- 1336280353 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 34
- Languages
- English
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About Margaret
Margaret Sicari helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, addiction, and grief. She also supports those dealing with trauma, low self-esteem, parenting strain, career crossroads, and mood or panic challenges. Margaret uses straightforward, steady guidance to help people handle everyday struggles and major life changes.
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in New York with 34 years of experience. Her background includes independent practice, agency work, school social work, clinical supervision, and program direction.
Background and approach
That experience shaped a flexible approach to different problems and different people. Sessions are collaborative and practical. She talks with clients to set clear goals and agrees on steps to reach them.
Work in sessions focuses on building coping skills, understanding patterns from family of origin, and improving communication and self-care. Margaret draws on several therapy approaches to match each person's needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person.
She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are added when short-term skills are useful, and motivational interviewing helps with changes around substance use and behavior. Her style is warm and direct.
She aims to make new skills simple to use between sessions. People who want practical tools and steady support during life transitions often find this approach accessible.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Margaret lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Margaret names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapy approaches and remote care that fit your life
Margaret commonly blends client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, which helps clarify goals and build trust. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical steps to change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or panic. Mindfulness therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right mix is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than sticking to one method from the start.
Online therapy offers flexibility across formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or low-bandwidth situations. Live chat or text messaging suit brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical tools.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, grief, trauma, self-esteem problems, parenting strain, bipolar and ADHD-related concerns among others.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and improving day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 34 years of clinical experience in settings such as independent practice, agencies, schools, supervision, and program direction.
Where is she licensed and located?
Margaret is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Margaret accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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