My name is Amy Margolis. I am a licensed therapist and Co-Clinical Director of Santa Monica Counseling. With a background in eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression and related issues, I work with individuals and couples and run groups for clients challenged in these areas. I am also a supervisor for ASWs and AMFTs gaining their clinical hours.
The purpose of my website is to help you learn about my practice philosophy and whether working with me might be a fit. Therapy is most effective when the connection between the client and the therapist is good. I know it can be overwhelming to make that choice. You get referrals from friends, medical professionals or insurance companies and you are already overburdened by the crisis causing you to seek out treatment in the first place.
Feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute phone consultation before deciding whether you want to come in.
The purpose of my website is to help you learn about my practice philosophy and whether working with me might be a fit. Therapy is most effective when the connection between the client and the therapist is good. I know it can be overwhelming to make that choice. You get referrals from friends, medical professionals or insurance companies and you are already overburdened by the crisis causing you to seek out treatment in the first place.
Feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute phone consultation before deciding whether you want to come in.
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I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education and Psychology and my Masters in Social Work in Boston and have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years.
My first job out of graduate school was at Catholic Home Bureau in NYC, where I treated birthmothers, experiencing unplanned pregnancies and couples struggling with infertility issues; as well as families created through adoption and the ensuing issues in the adoption triad.
I went on to become a therapist at the Rader Institute, an inpatient facility treating clients struggling with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating using a twelve Step Model.
My first job out of graduate school was at Catholic Home Bureau in NYC, where I treated birthmothers, experiencing unplanned pregnancies and couples struggling with infertility issues; as well as families created through adoption and the ensuing issues in the adoption triad.
I went on to become a therapist at the Rader Institute, an inpatient facility treating clients struggling with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating using a twelve Step Model.
I am an integrative therapist, who sees my clients as unique individuals.
One size does not fit all when it comes to therapy.
I draw on psychodynamic techniques, and when appropriate utilize EMDR, when helping clients heal old wounds and identify their impact on their present lives.
Yet I employ behavioral/cognitive techniques when helping clients to make necessary changes to feel empowered and successful on their journey.
My hope for my clients is that they lead happier, more conscious lives with a sense of purpose and that they have healthy, reciprocal relationships, where they have a voice and feel loved and valued.
One size does not fit all when it comes to therapy.
I draw on psychodynamic techniques, and when appropriate utilize EMDR, when helping clients heal old wounds and identify their impact on their present lives.
Yet I employ behavioral/cognitive techniques when helping clients to make necessary changes to feel empowered and successful on their journey.
My hope for my clients is that they lead happier, more conscious lives with a sense of purpose and that they have healthy, reciprocal relationships, where they have a voice and feel loved and valued.
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