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Margaret Kei, LCSW

Virginia LCSW specializing in trauma and anxiety

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family relationships

About Margaret Kei

Margaret Kei is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 11 years of clinical experience. She provides therapy and support to individuals and families facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, adjustment to life changes, relationship and family difficulties, and challenges related to self-esteem and ADHD. Her work also extends to adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, impulse control, isolation and loneliness, mood and panic disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, social anxiety, and common concerns of young adults.

Margaret has particular experience supporting families of children and adolescents who present with behavioral and mental health needs, offering guidance to caregivers as they navigate complex family dynamics and treatment options. Her clinical approach blends client-centered principles with evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods, and she incorporates trauma-focused techniques when addressing histories of abuse and post-traumatic stress.

She is known for a warm, supportive stance that emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s strengths and goals. Margaret frames help-seeking as an act of courage and works with clients to identify practical coping skills and meaningful steps toward healing and improvement. For additional information, the website listed in her original biography is www.mentalhealthskillbuilder.com.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Margaret Kei have?

Margaret Kei has 11 years of experience.

Is Margaret Kei a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: VA LCSW 0904011559.

In which languages does Margaret Kei provide therapy?

Margaret Kei provides therapy in English.

Where is Margaret Kei located?

Margaret Kei is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Margaret Kei as my therapist?

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

Does Margaret Kei work with international clients?

Margaret Kei does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Margaret Kei 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 for online care

Margaret Kei integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused techniques into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and helps the client explore their own values and goals - this approach is useful for building trust, self-esteem, and motivation for change. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing distressing experiences and reducing trauma-related symptoms using tailored strategies, and it is particularly relevant for clients coping with abuse, post-traumatic stress, and related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Margaret works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible options that fit many lifestyles - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent care, access support from home, and continue work between sessions, helping clients sustain momentum toward their therapeutic goals.

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