- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT methods
- Grief and trauma support
About Margaret
Margaret "Maggie" Nash is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 24 years of private practice experience. She brings an approachable, plainspoken style to sessions and uses humor as a regular element of her work. Maggie lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy among her approaches and integrates several other methods to help with relationship and emotional problems.
Clients come for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues with intimacy and self-esteem. She also addresses challenges such as sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Maggie names jealousy, personality disorder concerns, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse as additional focus areas.
Her practice emphasizes talking through patterns that get repeated in relationships and how people talk to themselves. Sessions often include direct conversation, moments of humor, and practical skills from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to support change in areas such as addictions or behavior shifts.
Maggie writes and has given television interviews on mental health topics. She moved to Fort Myers, Florida after years in the Washington DC area and continues to work in private practice. Her background combines long clinical experience with a straightforward, persistent approach to problem solving.
People who are unsure whether therapy can help often start by asking about the first session. Maggie invites a clear initial conversation to map concerns and decide on next steps together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions and the patterns that keep repeating in relationships. EFT can make it easier to identify feelings and try new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship while the client leads the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses straightforward exercises to change what isn’t helping.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Maggie will discuss what feels most useful and combine methods based on your goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as you make progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel, or keep appointments shorter when needed. Remote sessions can also make it easier to maintain continuity while traveling or living abroad. Licensed professionals adapt EFT, client-centered work, and CBT exercises to work well in online settings, focusing on clear communication, practical tools, and steps you can use between sessions.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy issues, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting strains, career concerns, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Maggie uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered conversation and practical techniques from CBT and DBT. She often blends talking, skills practice, and some humor in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of private practice experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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