Margaret Kei, LCSW
Licensed in Virginia · 11 years in practice
Margaret Kei offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904011559 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1922634302 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
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About Margaret
Margaret Kei offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use between sessions. Margaret is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW practicing in Virginia who draws on 11 years of experience to guide conversations and plans.
She uses a warm, client-centered approach that sets clear goals together. Sessions often include practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking.
Background and approach
Solution-focused techniques are used to build on what already works for the person and create manageable next steps. Margaret also works with concerns tied to trauma and attachment, including grief, anger, and past abuse. She helps people understand how past experiences affect current reactions and offers ways to reduce distress and regain control.
The focus is on small, realistic changes that fit daily life. For parents and caregivers, she brings experience with adoption, foster care, and family challenges and helps individuals navigate parenting stress and attachment questions. Margaret also supports young adults dealing with isolation, impulsivity, or social anxiety.
Sessions are available through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The process begins with a short questionnaire to match needs and then scheduling based on therapist availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Margaret lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Margaret names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Margaret Uses Talk Therapy Online
Margaret combines client-centered work with targeted skills teaching to help people manage symptoms and move toward their goals. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so the person feels heard and understood; this helps when people are facing grief, family stress, or low self-esteem. Cognitive behavioral therapy emphasizes noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world actions; it is useful for anxiety, panic, mood changes, and some stress-related problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Margaret will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest methods that fit those priorities. The plan can change as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, short problem-solving, or when a written format feels easier. These options aim to make consistent help more flexible and accessible.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Margaret help with?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is her overall style in sessions?
The approach is warm and client-centered, focusing on clear goals and practical steps people can use between sessions.
How long has she been working in this field?
Margaret has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people with a range of mood, trauma, and adjustment concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Virginia and provides services within that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for meeting?
Sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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