Margaret Ben Hafsi, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Margaret Ben Hafsi

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Margaret Ben Hafsi

Margaret is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. She is trained in EMDR, considered the “gold standard” for trauma treatment, as well as evidence-based methods of therapy that have been shown by research to be most effective. Over her career, Margaret has developed specialty interests in the areas of narcissistic abuse and recovery; complex childhood trauma (CPTSD); burnout and work-related depression/anxiety; pandemic-related problems; and issues faced by busy professionals. Margaret graduated with honors from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Communication and Minor in Urban Neighborhood Studies. During her undergraduate career, she worked on several psychological studies, including developing a study measuring early links between social media and depression and performing research coding for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media in a partnership to explore gender biases and behavior in popular media. After completing her studies, Margaret applied her psychology and communication expertise to the worlds of business development, marketing, and human resources. While performing analytical work across multiple sectors, she completed a leadership certificate program at Loyola Marymount University and earned her Master’s in Applied Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Los Angeles. Upon completion of her studies in Clinical Psychology, Margaret went on to train and work at the prestigious Coast Psychological Services, Inc. in Los Angeles and now provides services in private practice to meet a diverse and ever-evolving set of needs at BCLSW, Inc., based in downtown Los Angeles. Margaret has appeared as a regular co-host on the psychology-driven KABC radio show “On the Couch with Dr. Liana” and currently serves as a consultant for the mindfulness-based education non-profit Mindful Youth Collaborative (MYC).

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $185 for 60 minutes

Ongoing session: $175 for 50 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Margaret T. Ben Hafsi, LMFT

Education and training

Antioch University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1295289304

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What practice does Margaret Ben Hafsi work with?

Margaret Ben Hafsi works with Margaret T. Ben Hafsi, LMFT.

What are common reasons for patients to see Margaret Ben Hafsi?

Margaret Ben Hafsi frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Margaret Ben Hafsi on their profile.