About Margarita LCSWA
Hi! I’m Margarita! I’m an LCSW-A dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families throughout North Carolina. I graduated from Western Carolina University with both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work. I’m originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, I moved to Cullowhee to pursue my education and have called Western North Carolina home ever since, no regrets.
I enjoy hiking, painting, cooking, building legos and I’m a huge gym rat! Western North Carolina has become such an important part of who I am, and I love finding ways to enjoy and appreciate everything our beautiful mountains have to offer.
I specialize in providing therapy to children and adolescents ages 3–18 and have specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). I believe that every person has their own unique story, strengths, and experiences that shape how they see and navigate the world. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space where everyone can feel comfortable expressing themselves, processing difficult experiences, and developing healthy coping skills.
Trauma is something we don’t always talk about, but I believe that creating a space where children and their caregivers feel heard, supported, and understood is an important part of the healing process. I am passionate about working alongside children and their caregivers to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and feel empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.
I strive to meet each child and adult where they are and use a collaborative, strengths-based approach to help them feel supported while working toward their goals. My hope is that therapy can be a place where everyone feels safe being themselves, know that their experiences matter, and recognize the strengths they already have within them.
¡Hola! Soy Margarita. Soy una LCSW-A dedicada a brindar servicios terapéuticos a niños, adolescentes y sus familias en todo Carolina del Norte. Me gradué de Western Carolina University, donde obtuve licenciatura y mi Maestría en Trabajo Social. Soy originalmente de Gastonia, Carolina del Norte. Me mudé a Cullowhee para continuar mis estudios y, desde entonces, he llamado a las montañas mi hogar, Y no me arrepiento!
Disfruto pintar, cocinar, construir con LEGOs y ¡soy una gran fanática del gimnasio! Las montañas se han convertido en una parte muy importante de quién soy, y me encanta encontrar maneras de disfrutar y apreciar todo lo que nuestras hermosas montañas tienen para ofrecer.
Me especializo en brindar terapia a niños y adolescentes de 3 a 18 años y cuento con capacitación especializada en Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual Centrada en el Trauma (TF-CBT). Creo que cada persona tiene su propia historia, fortalezas y experiencias únicas que influyen en la manera en que ve y enfrenta el mundo. Mi objetivo es crear un espacio seguro, acogedor y de apoyo donde cada persona pueda sentirse cómoda expresándose, procesando experiencias difíciles y desarrollando estrategias saludables para afrontar los desafíos.
El trauma es algo de lo que no siempre hablamos, pero creo que crear un espacio donde los niños y sus cuidadores se sientan escuchados, apoyados y comprendidos es una parte importante del proceso de sanación. Me apasiona trabajar junto a los niños y sus cuidadores para ayudarlos a enfrentar los desafíos, desarrollar resiliencia, fortalecer sus relaciones y sentirse empoderados a lo largo de su proceso terapéutico.
Me esfuerzo por conocer a cada niño y adulto en el punto en el que se encuentran y utilizo un enfoque basado en las fortalezas para ayudarlos a sentirse apoyados mientras trabajan hacia sus metas. Mi esperanza es que la terapia pueda ser un espacio donde cada persona se sienta segura de ser quien es, sepa que sus experiencias importan y reconozca las fortalezas que ya existen dentro de sí misma.
About Allie LCSW
Welcome to my corner of the mental health world! I'm Allie! There is nothing more important to me than to think of therapy as a relationship between two humans not the “one who has the answers” and the “one who has problems.” My therapist self is almost identical to my every day self. Showing up as my authentic self is paramount for me because why would I ask you to show up authentically if I am not doing the same?
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering in-person therapy in Franklin, NC and telehealth therapy in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. I’m passionate about supporting individuals through life’s messy, beautiful, and overwhelming seasons—whether it’s navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy and motherhood, adjusting to major life transitions, managing anxiety, or holding space for therapists and helping professionals who give so much to others but struggle to care for themselves.
My approach is grounded in parts work, a compassionate framework for exploring the different “parts” of yourself. Instead of only focusing on coping skills, parts work helps you notice the inner emotions, thoughts, and patterns that show up, so you can create more balance, clarity, and harmony within yourself. This perspective can be especially powerful during motherhood and other life transitions, when conflicting emotions and inner voices often pull us in different directions.
Together, we’ll uncover the strengths you already have, reconnect you with your sense of self, and create space for healing, growth, and balance—even amidst the chaos of daily life.
A bit about me outside the therapist's chair. When I'm not therapist-ing, you'll find me spending quality time with my family, baking then eating, being outdoors, and playing with my dogs, Elphie and Lula.
For those curious about my background, I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice in 2015 from Western Carolina University. From there, I began the Master's of Social Work program at the same university and graduated in 2018.
Thanks for taking a moment to get to know a bit about me! Remember, therapy is all about finding the right "fit" and establishing a strong connection with your therapist. If you're curious, don't hesitate to reach out and schedule a free 15-minute consultation. It's a chance for us to chat and for you get to know me a little better.
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