Margaret Thomas- Lapsley, LMHC

Margaret Thomas- Lapsley is a licensed mental health professional who supports adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. With a particular specialization in trauma including childhood, military, and sexual trauma, she combines trauma-informed care with relational and skills-based methods to help clients move toward greater stability and well-being. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she brings 16 years of experience to therapeutic work and focuses on practical tools such as emotional regulation and clear boundary setting to promote lasting change.

Her approach emphasizes being seen and understood without judgment, and she works collaboratively with each person to rebuild self-trust, gain clarity about goals, and develop healthier ways of coping and relating to others. Margaret integrates evidence-based strategies tailored to individual needs while prioritizing the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing. Sessions offer a present, warm, and professionally informed space where a person's life experiences and struggles are met with compassionate expertise.

Clients who engage with Margaret can expect a partnership in which professional training and lived experience come together to create a pathway toward the life they envision. She aims to help people cultivate resilience, clearer communication, and more effective coping skills as they navigate recovery and change.

Online Approaches for Healing and Connection

Margaret integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work to help clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching practical skills to stay engaged with what matters most.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current connection and trust. This relational focus can be helpful for those navigating intimacy-related issues, family conflict, or recovery from trauma, as it emphasizes repairing and strengthening emotional bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Margaret collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with Margaret offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, accessible treatment while accommodating a client’s communication style and availability.