Margaret Sicari, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Margaret

Margaret Sicari is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting issues along with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship struggles. She uses clear, practical steps to help people facing substance use challenges, trauma, grief, or problems with self-esteem. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at building coping skills that fit everyday life.

Peggy brings many years of varied practice in New York to each meeting. She has worked in independent practice, schools, agencies, and program leadership roles.

Background and approach

That range means she has experience with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She talks with clients to set goals together and chooses methods that make sense for each family or person.

Building trust and a comfortable relationship is a priority from the first session. In sessions she focuses on strengthening existing skills and adding new ones for handling stress, anger, or life transitions. She also supports families dealing with blended household dynamics, caregiver strain, and communication problems.

When substance use is present, Peggy works to support recovery and the family members affected by it. Clients can expect practical tools and focused conversations about next steps. Her work emphasizes understanding what led to current struggles and finding realistic ways forward.

She helps people take small steps toward clearer communication and better day-to-day coping.

Approaches that translate to online family work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgement. It helps people feel heard and builds trust before making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, or angry reactions. Mindfulness Therapy encourages simple attention training and grounding practices to manage stress and stay present during parenting or relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so it fits the family’s real life and goals.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules. These options let people connect from home, during breaks, or while traveling and support ongoing work between meetings. The variety of formats helps keep momentum while allowing flexible ways to practice skills and get feedback.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, parenting, trauma, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related family issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, building coping skills, and practical next steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 34 years of experience working in independent practice, schools, agencies, and program leadership roles in New York.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW 030634, practicing in New York.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling and communication.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 34 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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