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Margaret Elkins, LPCC

Margaret Elkins - EMDR trained therapist
  • 7 years licensed experience
  • EMDR trained therapist
  • Offers video phone messaging

About Margaret Elkins

Margaret Elkins is a licensed therapist with seven years of experience working directly with clients and fifteen years of involvement in the mental health field. She has supported people facing severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, body image concerns, and grief and loss, drawing on a long history of clinical exposure to complex needs.

She earned a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University, a training path that shaped her clinical knowledge and counseling skills. In addition to broad counseling experience, she is trained in EMDR therapy - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - a treatment approach commonly used to help process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.

Margaret integrates evidence-informed methods with a practical focus on helping individuals navigate emotional pain, addictive patterns, and the aftereffects of trauma. Her clinical background across diverse presenting concerns informs a thoughtful, skills-oriented approach aimed at helping people move toward greater stability and functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Margaret Elkins have?

Margaret Elkins has 7 years of experience as a licensed therapist.

Is Margaret Elkins a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her license details are KY LPCC 268468.

In which languages does Margaret Elkins provide therapy?

Margaret Elkins provides therapy in English.

Where is Margaret Elkins located?

Margaret Elkins is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Margaret Elkins as my therapist?

You can work with Margaret Elkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Margaret Elkins work with international clients?

Margaret Elkins does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Margaret Elkins cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Margaret Elkins uses several evidence-informed approaches suited to different concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused method trained to help people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional charge.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Margaret works with each person to explore symptoms, goals, and preferences, and to tailor methods that fit the individual's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care without requiring travel, making it easier to maintain progress while balancing work, family, or other commitments.

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