Margaret Reul , LCSW

Margaret Reul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California who brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice. She approaches therapy with an emphasis on practical, solution-oriented work while honoring each person's unique story and strengths.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts from UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Social Work from Cal State Los Angeles. As an LCSW - a licensed mental health professional qualified to provide psychotherapy in California - she practices under license number LCSW75171.

Margaret has supported individuals and families coping with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, fertility and cancer-related issues, substance use, and aging and geriatric matters.

She has experience working with people who have serious mental health conditions as well as those seeking a mental health tune-up, and she has provided support to first responders navigating the strains of the COVID-19 response. Margaret helps clients identify meaningful goals and uses a solution-focused orientation to begin creating relief quickly. She also offers evening and weekend sessions to accommodate busy schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches for Flexible Online Care

Margaret uses approaches that emphasize collaboration and practical change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel heard and can explore their values and goals - this approach is helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating relationships, and processing life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and develop concrete skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. It is goal-oriented and often includes exercises that can be applied between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, actionable steps toward the changes a client wants to see. It is especially useful for people seeking practical strategies to address specific problems and move forward more quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Margaret works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to choose or combine methods that match a person's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to receive consistent support from home or on the go. These formats allow clients to access care that fits their routines and communication style while working with a trained therapist.