Margaret Kei, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Margaret

Margaret Kei is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She speaks directly to parents who are worried about stress, anxiety, or behavior changes in their children and teens. Her style is warm and supportive, and she aims to make conversations feel straightforward and practical.

Margaret emphasizes that asking for help is a strong first step. She draws on 11 years of clinical experience working with depression, trauma, grief, anger, and adjustment to life changes.

Background and approach

She also supports families navigating adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and a range of mood and anxiety problems. In sessions she looks for simple, useful strategies families can try between meetings. Her approach is grounded in client-centered care that keeps the parent's and child's voices central.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. When trauma is part of the story, she applies trauma-focused methods to address disturbing memories and reactions. Sessions are practical and goal oriented.

Parents can expect to leave with specific next steps for managing behavior, easing anxiety, or coping with a recent loss. Margaret helps families prioritize small changes that make day-to-day life more manageable. She offers therapy in English and provides sessions through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Parents begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches and online care for family concerns

Margaret combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools to help families manage stress and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the family's priorities, creating a supportive space to talk through problems and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practices new ways of thinking and acting that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She often blends these methods to match each family's needs. Figuring out the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with parents and young people about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works best for the family.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into busy family schedules. These options allow for more flexible timing, shorter check-ins when needed, and consistent follow-up between visits. Families can choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for their situation.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to families?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, ADHD, and related family problems. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and parenting concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and supportive and focuses on practical steps. She combines client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques to help families try concrete changes.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families on mood, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. That experience informs straightforward, family-oriented care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Virginia under VA LCSW 0904011559. She practices from Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let families choose the format that fits their schedule.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the signup process.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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