Margaret Auguste, LMFT
Warm, collaborative therapy for life and relationships
- ACT and CBT informed
- Respectful nonjudgmental support
- Individual couples and families
About Margaret Auguste
Margaret Auguste is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), a credential that indicates specialized training in supporting individuals, couples, and families with relationship and life challenges. Based in New Jersey, she brings 20 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families, and has worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress, OCD, and ADHD. She also supports people who have been affected by trauma or emotional abuse.
Her style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoids using stigmatizing labels. Margaret integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused perspectives, shaping the work around practical goals while also making space for deeper understanding and growth.
Margaret believes that seeking change takes courage, especially when the goal is a more fulfilling and satisfying life. She partners with clients to create a therapy experience that fits their needs, supports meaningful progress, and helps them move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Her style is warm, engaged, and collaborative. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and avoids using stigmatizing labels. Margaret integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused perspectives, shaping the work around practical goals while also making space for deeper understanding and growth.
Margaret believes that seeking change takes courage, especially when the goal is a more fulfilling and satisfying life. She partners with clients to create a therapy experience that fits their needs, supports meaningful progress, and helps them move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Margaret Auguste have?
Margaret Auguste has 20 years of experience.
Is Margaret Auguste a licensed therapist?
Yes. Margaret Auguste is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). She is licensed in California (CA LMFT 153246) and New Jersey (NJ LMFT 37FI00183800).
In which languages does Margaret Auguste provide therapy?
Margaret Auguste provides therapy in English.
Where is Margaret Auguste located?
Margaret Auguste is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Margaret Auguste as my therapist?
You can work with Margaret Auguste through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This makes it possible to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Margaret Auguste work with international clients?
No. Margaret Auguste does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Margaret Auguste cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Margaret Auguste draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can work well in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients build psychological flexibility by learning how to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, while taking steps that align with personal values. This can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, or major life changes feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that focuses on noticing unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills to support day-to-day functioning. It is often a practical fit for concerns like anxiety, depression, and coping with challenges at work, school, or in relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy can also help clients explore how early and current relationships shape expectations, needs, and communication patterns, which is often relevant for relationship concerns and healing after emotional hurt.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Margaret works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that feel realistic and supportive over time.
Online therapy offers flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to stay consistent, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and get support in the format that feels most comfortable.