Margaret Best-Collins, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.65

“Margaret takes the time to get to know you as an individual and works hard to help you towards your goals. I was very clear upfront with what I was looking for in a therapist after trying several others; she has met me every step of the way while also guiding me through the craziness of my profession and the everyday things that come up in life.”

Less than 1 month ago

“Margaret is patient, understanding, and insightful. She spends the time and effort is help me explore my trauma and find ways to overcome them. She also provides helpful insights and tools on how I can manage my triggers so that they don‚Äôt impact me like they used to; I can remain positive and productive. Margaret has been instrumental in helping me greatly!”

Less than 1 month ago

About Margaret Best-Collins

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Margaret Best-Collins

Hello, my name is Margaret Best-Collins. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping adults and families resolve relationship issues, mood and emotional disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I hold a Master�s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College and a Bachelor�s degree from Oakwood University. My approach I take a collaborative approach when working with my clients. Together, we will find a treatment plan that works best for you. I encourage and support you as you decide how to move forward on the journey to becoming your best self. I use humanistic, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and explore beliefs and emotions that affect various areas of life, including personal, occupational, and spiritual. My focus My approach works best for clients who want to break the cycle of feeling stuck and are ready to do the work. Self-examination is not easy, but I will be there to support you throughout the process. My communication style I strive to create a safe environment where you can openly discuss any issues affecting your ability to move effectively through life. I want you to feel heard and be open to exploring potential obstacles that may be impacting your journey. My journey to mental healthcare As a teenager, I knew I wanted to help people with their emotional and mental health. Growing up as a first-generation North American with immigrant parents helped me relate to various cultures and recognize discrepancies in how mental health is viewed. Today, I believe even more strongly that mental health is just as important as physical health. My core value is to help everyone feel heard and work toward being their best selves, inclusive of all ethnicities, races, religions, sexual identities, and more. My goals for you I listen carefully to the problems and issues you share, and together we develop goals that are achievable and satisfactory for you.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Pacific Oaks College, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
Oakwood University, Bachelor's

NPI number

1942426416

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.65

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Margaret is a wonderful therapist. She is very relatable and is very concerned about my well-being.