Margaret Swanson, LICSW
Support for transitions, resilience, and personal growth
- Holistic and compassionate care
- Experienced Vermont LICSW
- Tailored coping strategies
About Margaret Swanson
Margaret Swanson, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Vermont with 25 years of experience supporting adults through emotional challenges, shifting life circumstances, and periods of transition. Her work centers on helping people make sense of depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and questions of identity and personal direction, while building practical skills for day-to-day coping and long-term growth.
She brings a compassionate, holistic perspective to therapy and draws on decades of clinical experience to create a steady, understanding space for change. Margaret focuses on strengthening self-awareness, improving communication, and developing resilience through strategies that are tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Clients often work with her on concerns such as midlife transitions, workplace stress, family dynamics, grief, trauma recovery, and the emotional impact of past experiences.
Margaret is committed to walking alongside clients as they identify obstacles, practice new ways of responding to stress, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Her aim is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore emotions, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful personal transformation.
She brings a compassionate, holistic perspective to therapy and draws on decades of clinical experience to create a steady, understanding space for change. Margaret focuses on strengthening self-awareness, improving communication, and developing resilience through strategies that are tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Clients often work with her on concerns such as midlife transitions, workplace stress, family dynamics, grief, trauma recovery, and the emotional impact of past experiences.
Margaret is committed to walking alongside clients as they identify obstacles, practice new ways of responding to stress, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Her aim is to offer a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore emotions, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful personal transformation.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace 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) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Margaret Swanson have?
Margaret Swanson has 25 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges.
Is Margaret Swanson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Margaret Swanson is licensed as an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). Her license numbers are VT LICSW 089.0001172 and NH LICSW 1385.
In which languages does Margaret Swanson provide therapy?
Margaret Swanson provides therapy in English.
Where is Margaret Swanson located?
Margaret Swanson is located in Vermont.
How can I work with Margaret Swanson as my therapist?
You can work with Margaret Swanson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Margaret Swanson work with international clients?
No. Margaret Swanson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Margaret Swanson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like 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, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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 Swanson, LICSW, draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be effective in online therapy while staying grounded in each client’s goals and real-life demands.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while taking steps toward what matters most. It is often used when stress, anxiety, or life transitions make it hard to move forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. By identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing new responses, clients can build practical coping tools for challenges such as depression, worry, and workplace or relationship stress.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships shape trust, connection, and emotional needs. It can be helpful for improving communication, navigating family dynamics, and working through patterns that repeat in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Margaret collaborates with clients to clarify priorities, adjust the pace, and choose strategies that fit their preferences and goals over time.
Online therapy offers flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This range of formats can make it easier to stay consistent, fit therapy into a busy schedule, and access support from wherever is most convenient.