Margaret Mortensen, FL Psychologist PY4165
Compassionate Florida psychologist with 33 years experience
- Stress and anxiety
- Couples and families
- Accepts international clients
About Margaret Mortensen
Margaret Mortensen is a licensed psychologist based in Florida with 33 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and eating-related challenges. She works with teens, adults, seniors, couples, and families, offering grounded, empathetic care for a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career stress, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses specialized areas such as aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, blended-family dynamics, body image and eating issues, codependency, communication problems, and forgiveness work.
Margaret combines cognitive-behavioral methods with client-centered principles to create practical, individualized treatment plans. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions when these approaches fit a client's needs. Her style emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a dose of gentle humor to make the therapeutic process more approachable.
Margaret holds the credential FL Psychologist PY4165, which identifies her as a licensed psychologist in Florida (license PY4165). She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats, welcoming those seeking support for personal growth, relationship repair, or coping with complex life changes.
Margaret combines cognitive-behavioral methods with client-centered principles to create practical, individualized treatment plans. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions when these approaches fit a client's needs. Her style emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and a dose of gentle humor to make the therapeutic process more approachable.
Margaret holds the credential FL Psychologist PY4165, which identifies her as a licensed psychologist in Florida (license PY4165). She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats, welcoming those seeking support for personal growth, relationship repair, or coping with complex life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Margaret Mortensen have?
Margaret Mortensen has 33 years of experience.
Is Margaret Mortensen a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential FL Psychologist PY4165. License details: FL Psychologist PY4165.
In which languages does Margaret Mortensen provide therapy?
Margaret Mortensen provides therapy in English.
Where is Margaret Mortensen located?
Margaret Mortensen is located in Florida.
How can I work with Margaret Mortensen as my therapist?
You can work with Margaret Mortensen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Margaret Mortensen work with international clients?
Yes, Margaret Mortensen works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Margaret Mortensen 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 Online Care
Margaret Mortensen frequently uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, collaborative space where a person's values and goals guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and respect and is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and navigating life changes.She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and eating-related concerns. When appropriate, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are used to build skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with mood instability and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Margaret works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Margaret is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to receive support across distances. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent care with flexibility in timing and format.
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