Margaret DelaGarza, LPC

Margaret DelaGarza is a doctoral-level therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She brings focused care to people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. Her work also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.

Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based strategies, she blends evidence-based methods to meet each person where they are. She frames the therapeutic process around the belief that individuals are the experts of their own stories and that they have strengths that can be recruited to overcome current challenges. This perspective guides collaborative goal-setting and practical skill-building tailored to each person’s needs.

Margaret emphasizes compassionate, goal-oriented support aimed at improving daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being. She works with adults through a variety of modalities and helps people explore patterns, build coping skills, and move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Margaret frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates EMDR, a therapy often used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, which can be helpful for people coping with trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Margaret works collaboratively with each person and with other licensed professionals when needed to tailor techniques based on the individual’s goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter or more frequent check-ins. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity of care across different settings.