Margaret Gibson Ellison , LPC

Margaret Gibson Ellison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of clinical experience helping adults work through anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, relationship challenges, and the pressures of everyday life. She brings specialty certifications in chemical and sexual addiction and is certified as a Rainbow Advocate Educator, offering informed care for clients with diverse sexual identities and addiction concerns.

Ellison has provided services across inpatient and outpatient settings, private practice, and virtual platforms, and has maintained a private practice in Conyers, Georgia for the past 14 years. Her approach is collaborative, client-centered, and motivational, emphasizing a strong therapeutic relationship, attentive listening, and shared goal-setting to guide meaningful change.

She prefers an individualized, holistic model of care rather than a one-size-fits-all method, attending to each person as a whole and tailoring interventions to their unique needs. Ellison primarily works with adults 18 and over and is committed to supporting clients through periods of transformation while honoring their independence. Prospective clients with questions are encouraged to reach out by message for additional details or to learn more about her approach.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the client at the center of the work, emphasizing empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can explore values and make self-directed changes; it is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges.

Motivational Interviewing helps strengthen personal motivation and resolve ambivalence about change, often supporting work with addictions, readiness for treatment, and goal-directed behavior.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Ellison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect from different locations while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to individual concerns.