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What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Maggie was exactly what I needed in a therapist. She is straightforward, honest, funny, respectful, and thoughtful. She was empathetic and compassionate. I look forward to continuing my therapy with her.”
Rhonda P.June 11, 2022Video visit
About Margaret (Maggie) Lipham
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Groups
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Feminist
Dialectical (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
QueerFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Margaret (Maggie) Lipham
I am a native Atlantan and I love to shop for bargains, mostly at thrift stores. I have four cats and 1 dog. I own too many craft supplies, think in movie quotes, and believe in radical authenticity.
I have been working with people clinically since 2017. I have received training in different types of therapy, including but not limited to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have a particular interest in trauma and dissociation, helping clients to build lives worth living in the face of difficult symptoms.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University before receiving my Master of Social Work with a clinical focus from the University of Georgia in 2018. I completed two graduate internships, the first, at the Dekalb County Solicitor General's office in the Victim Witness Advocates Office. My clinical practicum was completed at Skyland Trail, a nationally recognized Mental Health Treatment Facility, where I was Clinical Intern on the DBT track.
I am dedicated personally and professionally to decreasing the stigma associated with mental illness, expand access to needed mental health services, and patient self-advocacy. I completed my Certified Peer Specialist Training in December of 2016.
While I never worked as a CPS, completing my training while in graduate school, I believe that there is not only room for but also a NEED for more clinicians to be open about their own lived mental health experiences. I incorporate this belief into my practice.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe being a human in a room with you is as essential to your therapy being a good use of your time and resources as any of the techniques I learned in school. This means I am direct, probably share more than most therapists you are going to meet, tell more jokes than maybe I should, and cuss like a sailor (because that is me outside the therapy office too).
I am not everyone's cup of tea as a friend or as a therapist and that is OKAY. Please try out as many therapists as you need to before committing to seeing one again. There are a lot of super composed and well put together therapists in the world, I am a little bit of a hot mess sometimes...which is what I wish I knew could be true for therapists long before I learned it, maybe a hot mess that is making it work is just the therapist for you. :)
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I am a believer in collaboration as the driving force in the therapy room. I am not the expert, just may have different skills that could help empower you to make your life better. I like to problem-solve, offering ideas that may work great and sometimes may just not work at all for you. That is okay, we will keep trying. Your story isn't over as long as you are still breathing, so let's do this, even if it sucks, let's get you to that better life I know you can create for yourself.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $125-150 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I accept insurance through a partner company called Headway and so before our first session you will need to enter that information into the portal there, I will send you a link for that and I'll need you to fill out and return documents from my practice portal I will also send you that email to sign up. This needs to be done before we meet for our first appointment.
Office location
Margaret (Maggie) Lipham, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Georgia, Master's in Social Work
- Clayton State University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
NPI number
1417549809
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Maggie was exactly what I needed in a therapist. She is straightforward, honest, funny, respectful, and thoughtful. She was empathetic and compassionate. I look forward to continuing my therapy with her.
June 11, 2022Rhonda P.Verified patientVideo visit
July 8, 2022Irma D.Verified patient
June 26, 2022Melissa S.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
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What practice does Margaret (Maggie) Lipham work with?
Margaret (Maggie) Lipham works with Worth The Fight Counseling.
Where is Margaret (Maggie) Lipham's office located?
Margaret (Maggie) Lipham has 2 office locations in Atlanta, view full addresses on Margaret (Maggie) Lipham's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Margaret (Maggie) Lipham?
Margaret (Maggie) Lipham frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Margaret (Maggie) Lipham on their profile.
What languages does Margaret (Maggie) Lipham speak?
Margaret (Maggie) Lipham speaks English.
How do patients rate Margaret (Maggie) Lipham in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Margaret (Maggie) Lipham. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.