Margarita McLaughlin
she/her
About
Margarita
My biggest motivation is to ensure that you feel truly seen, heard, and understood for exactly who you are. I believe therapy is a partnership. Together, we will look at what might be holding you back from living your fullest, happiest life, and use your unique strengths to tackle those challenges.
Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, we will build a personalized toolbox and a practical roadmap tailored to help you navigate life's stressors and big transitions. I bring my life experiences and a deeply compassionate, down-to-earth approach to our sessions. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and supportive space where you can heal, grow, and confidently move forward toward your goals.
When I am not working, I am usually looking for ways to make the most out of every single day. I love spending quality time with my family and friends—whether we are exploring a new place, trying a new food, or learning about a different culture together. I am always up for a new adventure!
On quieter days, you can find me diving into a good book, working on something creative, listening to music, or finding ways to stay active. Traveling is a huge passion of mine, and I always have a few plans in the works to see more of the world and enjoy life to the fullest.
As a Cuban-born, native Spanish speaker, my roots and the Latino culture are incredibly close to my heart. This part of my identity deeply shapes how I view the world and allows me to offer bilingual therapy for those who feel most comfortable expressing themselves in Spanish.
Margarita
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Cultural or Racial Identity
Life Transitions
Physical Health
Anger
ADHD
Relationship Difficulties
Childhood Challenges
Communities
Margarita
specializes in
Women's Issues
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Approaches
Margarita
can use
Solution-Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mindfulness
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Motivational Interviewing
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Narrative Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Psychoanalytic
Margarita
education and experience
- Clinician at Clarity Psychological Services
- Primary Therapist at Newport Healthcare
- Primary Therapist at Starview Behavioral Health
- Internship at Casa de la Familia
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Master's in Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Latinx Studies from Pepperdine University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from CSU Northridge
Margarita
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