Margaret Comford, LCSW, Columbia, MO

About Margaret Comford

Focus areas

Anxiety

Couples Therapy

Gender Affirming Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Life Transition

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorder

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Margaret Comford

Margaret Comford, LCSW, helps individuals and couples build emotional balance, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence and support. Practicing at LifeStance Health, Margaret provides individual and couples therapy to children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Missouri. Her approach blends compassion with clinical expertise, creating a safe and collaborative space where patients can address concerns ranging from everyday stress to more complex mental health conditions. Margaret’s primary clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, and couples issues. She supports individuals who may feel overwhelmed by worry, mood changes, or relationship stress, while also helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Margaret works across the lifespan, including children and adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults, adapting therapy to each stage of development and life experience. With decades of experience, Margaret is skilled in helping patients navigate major life transitions such as midlife changes, later life adjustments, parenting challenges, and health-related concerns. Her work is grounded in evidence-based care, and she commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and couples counseling approaches to support emotional regulation, problem-solving, and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior. In addition to her core specialties, she treats a wide range of additional concerns, offering comprehensive and individualized care. Margaret has experience working with individuals and families involved in adoption or foster care, individuals on the autism spectrum, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and affirming environment where patients feel understood and supported.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Office location

Margaret Comford, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Missouri

4500 Stellar Dr, Ste 104, Columbia, MO 65201

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Missouri

Education and training

University of Kansas, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1750335394

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Margaret Comford?

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Is Margaret Comford accepting new patients?

Margaret Comford generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Margaret Comford's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Margaret Comford online?

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What practice does Margaret Comford work with?

Margaret Comford works with LifeStance Health - Missouri.

Where is Margaret Comford's office located?

Margaret Comford has 2 office locations in Columbia, view full addresses on Margaret Comford's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Margaret Comford?

Margaret Comford frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Margaret Comford on their profile.