Margaret Elkins, LPCC - Therapist in Kentucky

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
CBT and DBT methods

About Margaret

Margaret Elkins is a Kentucky LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) with seven years as a licensed therapist and 15 years in the mental health field. She helps people who feel stuck after change, and those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, and career questions. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, body image, and life purpose questions.

Margaret uses practical, skill-based methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. She also uses EMDR and motivational interviewing when appropriate to address trauma and to support change and motivation.

In the counseling room she talks through what matters now and what small steps might help. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem-solving, and building tools that can be used between appointments. People leave with specific strategies to try at home.

She earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. Her credential is LPCC in Kentucky. That credential appears as Kentucky LPCC on professional listings.

Margaret’s work is aimed at adults navigating midlife changes, career shifts, relationship endings, caregiver stress, and questions about life purpose. She supports those coping with anger, isolation, guilt, shame, and impulsivity, and helps people consider practical next steps for daily life.

How Margaret Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Margaret often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to help manage intense emotions and improve stress tolerance. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. EMDR is part of her work for addressing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact when that approach fits the client's needs.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Margaret will talk with the client about goals, past experiences with therapy, and what methods feel most workable in day-to-day life. Together they decide which tools to use and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find online sessions help them maintain regular appointments while juggling work, caregiving, or health demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issues Divorce and separation Forgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issues Midlife crisis Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, relationship and family concerns, body image issues, and questions about life purpose.

How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?

She uses practical, skill-based approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and DBT skills to clarify current problems and build small, manageable steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Margaret has seven years as a licensed therapist and a total of 15 years working in the mental health field.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Kentucky LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and practices from Kentucky.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are for clients within her jurisdiction.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start a session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

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