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Margaret Lorenz, LCSW

New York LCSW supporting families and adults
  • 26 years experience
  • Family and relationship work
  • Accepts international clients

About Margaret Lorenz

Margaret Lorenz is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York with 26 years of experience supporting parents, adolescents, families, and individuals through life's challenges. She has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, family conflict, major life transitions, relationship struggles, and grief, and she brings a calm, steady presence to each therapeutic relationship.

As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she blends evidence-informed techniques with a strengths-based, person-centered stance, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. Her work draws from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior approaches as well as psychodynamic and strengths-focused perspectives, and she helps clients uncover practical tools to support emotional growth and healthier relationships.

Margaret approaches therapy as a collaborative process in which the client remains in control of pace and direction. She meets people where they are and adapts the speed and focus of work to suit individual readiness. Asking for help is framed as an act of courage and self-awareness, and Margaret looks forward to hearing each person’s story and supporting the next steps toward greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Margaret Lorenz have?

Margaret Lorenz has 26 years of experience.

Is Margaret Lorenz a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details: NY LCSW 053720.

In which languages does Margaret Lorenz provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Margaret Lorenz located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Margaret Lorenz as my therapist?

You can work with Margaret Lorenz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Margaret Lorenz work with international clients?

Yes, Margaret Lorenz works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Margaret Lorenz cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's perspective. It helps people gain insight and build confidence by focusing on their strengths and personal goals rather than directing solutions from the therapist's point of view.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges by teaching practical skills and strategies for change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to help regulate intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially useful for people managing strong emotional reactions, relationship difficulties, or patterns of impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and Margaret will collaborate with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. She supports clients in experimenting with techniques and adapting the plan over time so the approach aligns with what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or for those who are far from in-person offices. These options allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support and skill-building in a format that can be accessed from many locations, increasing convenience and continuity of care.

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