Margaret Reul

Margaret Reul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, addiction issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and life changes. She also lists life purpose, career questions, and support for LGBT clients among her areas of focus.

Margaret uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage symptoms and make concrete changes. She leans toward Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify small steps that produce relief. She also draws on client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles. Over her career she has worked with people facing medical and mental health challenges, including those labeled serious mental illness, as well as first responders who experienced COVID-19 related stress.

Sessions can be scheduled at times that fit a busy life, including evenings and weekends. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site’s online options.

Margaret aims to help clients set clear goals and follow steps toward them. She focuses on practical strategies, brief problem-solving, and supporting people as they decide what matters next in work and life.

Approach and how online sessions work

Margaret often combines Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying small, achievable steps so people can notice progress quickly and reduce immediate stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to change patterns that keep them stuck.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work collaboratively with each person to consider goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress is made or needs change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. The practical advantage of online sessions is that they can fit into busy schedules more easily, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or removing commute time. People can also choose options that reduce demands on bandwidth or camera use if that helps them engage. Confirm the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.