Margaret Swanson, LICSW — Therapist in New Hampshire

Hi there, I'm Margaret!

I am interested in hearing about the challenges you face. Meeting you where you are at is important because you are unique and deserve treatment tailored to you, each step of the way.

My focus

Ideal clients are motivated to change and willing to try new skills to improve their coping with stressful situations through better communication, clearer boundary setting, and greater awareness of inner thoughts.

My approach

Listening to my client's narrative history from key times in the early years through to the present can be enlightening and offer an opportunity for self-reflection. Motivational Interviewing is a useful way to hear from my client through casual conversation.

My communication style

i am told that my communication style is direct. Sometimes I can be gentle. There are times when being direct and challenge your thoughts is beneficial. Other

My journey to mental healthcare

At the beginning of my career, I was a home-based case manager for an organization serving those 60 years of age and older. After several satisfying years in my role, continued to work with nursing home residents and their families. I owned and operated a Social Work staffing business before having the opportunity to treat clients.

My goals for you

Together with my client, we develop an initial treatment plan that includes the initial goal, objectives, and interventions. Homework is an important part of the treatment. It offers an opportunity to practice new and old skills and show a level of commitment.

Our first session

I will ask how familiar you are with remote therapy and if you can verbalize what brings you to therapy now. Telling me that you don't know is alright. I know I will need to earn your trust before you feel safe sharing your inner thoughts.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Narrative

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 4 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Single Mother

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Margaret Swanson