Margot Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
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Let's Connect (630) 686-7510
I work best with clients that desire a laid back, collaborative approach. Maybe you have goals in mind or need to process out loud to figure them out. My style is direct and casual, balanced with non-judgment and respect for your autonomy to support your authentic exploration and work towards connection, change, and healing. I have extensive experience with adolescents/young adults (ages 14-30), including queer, trans and nonbinary folks; parents; and adults navigating the general challenges of being a modern human.
At my core, I am a systemic therapist. I don't see problems inside people. A systems-approach acknowledges how ineffective or unhelpful patterns as well as imbalances of power and systemic oppressions can create "symptoms" in any of us. It emphasizes a focus to the future rather than digging through analysis of the past.
It can feel overwhelming to scroll through endless profiles and websites to find a therapist. The client-therapist relationship is a powerful factor in how therapy works for you. Let's schedule a consultation and determine if I am a good fit for you and your therapy goals.
Call or Email Margot Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (630) 686-7510
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Margot Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (630) 686-7510
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 166000756 Margot Smith
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended Northern Illinois, Masters of Science, Graduated 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Margot Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (630) 686-7510
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Religious trauma
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trans/nonbinary individuals and family members
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Margot Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (630) 686-7510
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Multicultural
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Margot Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (630) 686-7510
Location
Primary Location
Oak+Elm Collective Therapy
488 North Main Street
Suite 2N
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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