Hi there, I'm Margarita!

I work with children, adolescents, and adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and PTSD using an Eclectic mix of modalities in Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

My focus

In my client population & specialty focus, I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as both modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality and allow us to work together to chart a path forward.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. Whether it was as a peer counselor in school, volunteering in my community, or being a trusted and loyal friend, I have always naturally been drawn to helping people through difficult times.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting with clients is all about working together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. This often starts by building trust between us and getting comfortable with what it means to be in therapy.

Our first session

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend the majority of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently, and for me to ask questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about us building an initial connection.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Christian Counseling

Expressive Arts

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Music Therapy

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

HIV/AIDS

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Doctor and Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master in Counseling (MC) from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

879 W 190th St Suite 400 Room 408, Gardena, CA 90248

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Margarita Daniels, DSW