Margaret DeCarlis, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Margaret DeCarlis

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Gottman Method

Positive Psychology

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Margaret DeCarlis

Hi there, I'm Margaret! My name is Margaret DeCarlis, but I go by Peggy. I'm independently licensed in Maryland (LCSW-C), Ohio (LISW), Missouri (LCSW), and Kansas (LSCSW), and a certified clinical supervisor in Maryland. I hold a Master's in Social Administration (MSW/MSSA) from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. My approach In my experience, a person who seeks therapy wants solutions that work. The fact that you are considering therapy shows you have more strength and solutions than you may realize. Therapy is not about eliminating inevitable problems but learning to cope effectively and grow when they occur. Therapy is essentially a college course where you're the only subject. I work with individuals through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which aims to increase psychological flexibility-the ability to stay present and choose behaviors aligned with your values, even amid difficult thoughts and feelings. My focus I have specialized experience in depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief and loss, relationships, and career/workplace issues. I also work successfully with individuals struggling with behavioral contributors to insomnia, chronic pain, diabetes, and other chronic medical conditions. More importantly, I know that real change comes from you and strengths you may not be aware of. My communication style Clients describe me as open, supportive, insightful, direct, and funny. They appreciate working with me to accept feelings, get out of their heads and into the present moment, so they can decide what really matters. From there, we create an action-based plan to move toward the life they want and deserve. My journey to mental healthcare Done right, therapy is tough work. Clients confront their deepest feelings.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Maryland

Education and training

Case Western Reserve University, Master's in Social Administration

NPI number

1184810863

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What practice does Margaret DeCarlis work with?

Margaret DeCarlis works with Rula Health - Maryland.

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