Margaret Best-Collins, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Margaret!

I help adults and families resolve relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood challenges. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and supported as you work toward becoming your best self.

My focus

My approach works best for clients ready to break the cycle of being stuck and willing to do the work. Self-examination isn't easy, but I'll support you through the process as you address relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges.

My approach

I take a collaborative approach, working with you to find a treatment plan that fits your needs. Using humanistic, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy, we'll explore beliefs and emotions affecting your personal, occupational, and spiritual life.

My communication style

I create a safe environment where you can talk about any issues affecting your ability to move through life effectively. I want you to feel heard and open to exploring potential obstacles on your journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up as a first-generation North American helped me relate to various cultures and see how mental health is viewed differently across communities. I believe your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and my core value is helping everyone feel heard.

My goals for you

I listen to the problems and issues you identify, then we work together to create achievable, satisfactory goals that feel right for you.

Our first session

During the first session, I work to get to know and understand the things that you verbalize as current challenges for you. I do this through asking a lot of questions so we can ultimately decide how to reduce some of these challenges.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Margaret Best-Collins