Margaret Gibson Ellison , LPC

Margaret Gibson Ellison welcomes adults seeking help for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship concerns, or life transitions. She is a licensed professional counselor with 23 years of experience and works with people who want practical, person-focused support. Margaret emphasizes a collaborative approach where goals are set together and progress is paced to the individual's needs.

She favors simple, direct conversation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and building concrete strategies to change them. Margaret uses evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and narrative work to help people reframe difficult experiences and develop coping skills.

Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings and a long-standing private practice in Georgia. That breadth of experience informs how she tailors care for each person’s situation, whether the concern is grief, chronic stress, addiction, or identity-related strain. The aim is steady progress toward manageable goals.

Margaret also addresses issues related to relationships, intimacy, family of origin, and career stress. She supports people navigating complicated sexual and affectional identities and those dealing with attachment or abandonment wounds. Her style is patient, respectful, and focused on the person in front of her.

People who choose Margaret can expect collaborative planning, straightforward communication, and a focus on usable tools for daily life. Her practice offers multiple remote formats to suit different schedules and needs.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Margaret often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's lead, listens closely, and builds goals together. Cognitive behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to help manage stress and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. She will discuss options with each person and together decide which methods fit the situation, goals, and personal preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made or new challenges appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth work and real-time connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can help maintain momentum between sessions or provide brief support during busy days. These options give flexibility so people can fit counseling into work, caregiving, or other schedules.