- 20 years experience
- LMFT in New Jersey
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Margaret
Margaret Auguste is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in New Jersey. She brings 20 years of clinical experience to her work and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Margaret aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space where people can start making changes at their own pace.
Her background includes long experience supporting people after trauma and emotional abuse. She also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, eating struggles, parenting stress, and workplace pressures. Over two decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns and continues to draw on that experience when tailoring care.
In session she uses practical methods drawn from several approaches. Margaret often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and set small, achievable steps.
Margaret describes her style as warm and interactive. She focuses on listening, asking clear questions, and developing a plan that matches each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative, with the therapist and client agreeing on goals and next steps.
People who appreciate straightforward guidance and a steady, compassionate presence may find her approach useful. If you want help sorting through difficult emotions or making changes in daily life, the first step is a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.
Approaches that guide online work and your goals
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. It is useful when someone wants to reduce avoidance and take small steps toward a meaningful life.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It can help people understand trust, closeness, and repeating relationship cycles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process helps tailor ideas and exercises to everyday life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches here use practical exercises, thought records, and values-based homework that fit well with remote sessions. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so planning matches your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Margaret commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and emotional abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, and related challenges such as ADHD and addiction.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and interactive. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps, and collaborative goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Margaret has 20 years of experience working as a therapist with a variety of concerns and client needs.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California and New Jersey, with practice based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Margaret?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.