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Welcome to Margaret Barry's Psychotherapy Services

Welcome! I'm Margaret Barry, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to support your journey towards emotional well-being. In our collaborative space, we'll explore and overcome your struggles with empathy and tailored care.
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My approach is centered around you. I believe in a holistic, client-focused method, integrating evidence-based practices with personalized strategies. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard and empowered. Through an eclectic blend of theoretical models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness and more, I will work with you to reach your therapeutic goals. Each step is tailored to your unique journey, ensuring a path to healing that resonates with your personal experience.

About Me
Margaret Barry, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I bring to my work a wide range of experience including therapy with children, adolescents, families and couples. I worked for many years in forensic mental health which allowed me to truly understand that no matter what we have done or where we’ve been, we all want and need the same things from others and from life. I have worked a great deal with those who have experienced trauma, struggle with OCD, anxiety and low self worth. I continue to take great pleasure in being a therapist and learning new, evidenced based treatments to help my clients achieve their goals. In my non working time, I enjoy being physically active, spending time with friends and family and travel. I have a maltapoo named Milo who brings a lot of fun and unconditional love into my life.

Services Offered

Comprehensive Therapeutic Support

I offer a range of therapeutic options designed with your specific needs, history and goals in mind. I will always honor your unique experiences and treat you with kindness and compassion while challenging you to explore your inner world, learn new tools to help you cope with your challenges and move towards the life you long for.

Treating Anxiety

Offering comprehensive strategies to effectively manage and reduce your level of anxiety and learn to live more fully in the present.

Couples Therapy

Using Emotionally Focused Therapy as well as the Gottman Method, I work with couples to repair emotionally injuries, build connection and trust and learn effective communication techniques that endure outside the therapy space.

Working with Trauma Histories

Using trauma informed therapy as well as EMDR, I will work with you to process painful memories and heal from past traumas.

Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD)

I use Exposure and Response Prevention as well as other modalities to help clients to sit with the uncertainties in their lives, let go of perfectionism and feel a greater sense of safety in their daily life.

Addressing Low Self-Worth

My hope is to move you toward a sense of value based on who you are and not what you produce or how you perceive other’s see you.

Diverse Therapeutic Approaches

Offering diverse therapies like Attachment-based, CBT, Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, DBT, Emotionally Focused, ERP, Family/Marital, Strength-Based, and Trauma-Focused to meet varied client needs.

Qualifications

Licensed by the State of California

Clinical Social Worker, Lic #17104. Licensed since 1994

Education

Masters in Social Work 1989 and Bachelors in Developmental Psychology 1987

Psychology Today Verification

Verification means license is in good standing