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Margaret Thomas- Lapsley

Compassionate, practical therapy for adults

LMHC Florida

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Margaret

Margaret Thomas- Lapsley works with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She draws on 16 years of clinical experience to help people develop practical skills for emotional regulation, boundary setting, and trauma recovery.

Background and approach

Her style emphasizes collaboration so clients can clarify values, rebuild self-trust, and create more sustainable ways of coping. Trained as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC MH11733), she uses a trauma-informed, relational, and skills-based approach that weaves together cognitive and experiential methods.

Sessions focus on understanding how patterns developed, practicing new responses, and strengthening connections to what matters most. Margaret frames therapy as a partnership that respects each person’s history while offering tools for change.

Clients can expect a warm, present, and professionally grounded clinician who centers empathy and practical strategies. She aims to create an environment where feeling seen and understood supports growth, whether the work involves grief, addictions, self-esteem concerns, intimacy-related issues, or coping with life changes.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Margaret commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and build coping skills, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and practice psychological flexibility, supporting work around grief, meaning, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Margaret approaches that choice collaboratively. She will discuss goals and preferences with each client and tailor the mix of techniques so therapy fits individual needs rather than applying a single method uniformly.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These options allow people to engage in ongoing work from different locations and schedules while maintaining continuity of care and regular contact with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Margaret address?
She works with adult clients on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, and coping with life changes among other topics.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work is trauma-informed, relational, and skills-based, drawing on methods such as CBT, ACT, attachment-focused work, client-centered therapy, and emotionally-focused techniques to blend insight with practical tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Margaret brings 16 years of experience to her practice, applying that background to help clients rebuild self-trust and develop healthier coping strategies.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH11733 and practices in Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English