- Family of origin
- Mindfulness
- CBT
About Margaret
Margaret Sue Echols is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 34 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and intimacy-related issues. Her practice also covers sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward talk therapy and practical tools. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness work to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Emotionally-focused methods and Jungian ideas may be used to look at recurring relationship dynamics and personal symbols.
Her approach is collaborative and pragmatic. She listens to what feels most troublesome, then suggests steps people can try between sessions. Relaxation and grounding exercises are taught when stress or sleep problems interfere with daily life. Coaching conversations are available alongside therapy when people want skills-focused help.
Margaret has worked in private practice for many years and has experience across a wide range of concerns listed above. She names family of origin issues among the topics she supports, helping adults see how old roles and expectations still affect them now.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and making life changes by teaching practical exercises to stay present and act deliberately. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and supporting a person's own process of deciding what matters and which steps to try next, useful for relationship work and self-esteem concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help choose or combine methods that fit the client’s needs. That conversation is collaborative and may change as new issues emerge or goals shift.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or evening routine and reduce travel time. Some approaches suit shorter check-ins and skill practice, while others use longer sessions for deeper relationship work. Discuss scheduling and format when arranging the first session to match the practical demands of daily life.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, and family of origin matters among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using talk therapy, problem-solving, and exercises to change patterns and manage symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years working in mental health, with many years in private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and conducts her practice from that state.
Can people meet with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; confirm any scheduling and time zone details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Begin by clicking the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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