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Margaret Lorenz, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Margaret is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Margaret. View 91 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

Margaret is compassionate, funny , wise and a great listener.

Reviewed July 2023

Margaret was very professional and extremely respectful, she was an excellent therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

More about Margaret

  • 26 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Welcome! You've come to the right place. I am a licensed clinical social worker living in New York with over 20 years of experience working with parents, adolescents, and families. I have treated individuals facing challenges with depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, family conflict, life changes, relationship issues, and grief.

I enjoy working with people and helping them uncover the tools to assist them in living a fully actualized lives. I function as a guide, however, you will be the one in control, we work as fast or as slow as you need, when you need it. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, psycho-dynamic, and strengths-based counseling. I will tailor our discussions and treatment plan based on your individual needs.

Asking for help is the hardest step, doing so exhibits great courage and self awareness. You are starting down an unfamiliar but better path. Let's chat about you choose to take next step towards healing, happiness, and change. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your story.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Parenting issues Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Blended family issues Codependency Commitment issues Family problems Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Self-love Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Licenses

Margaret Lorenz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730458688.

  • LCSW · New York · 053720 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Margaret Lorenz

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

91 reviews

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Margaret is compassionate, funny , wise and a great listener.

Reviewed July 2023

Margaret was very professional and extremely respectful, she was an excellent therapist!

Reviewed November 2022

Margaret is THE best. Life can be so hard, and Margaret is the kindest person, she's super wise, a fab and reliable therapist who always catches me when I fall. I wish everyone had a Margaret in their life.

Reviewed August 2022

Margaret is super helpful! Having free time during quarantine forced me to have to confront some things head on and she was there helping me with all the issues I was having. She has so much patience and isn't judgemental at all which helps you really trust her and open up. Thanks Margaret for all you've done!

Reviewed March 2021

Margaret is my guardian angel! I have been through the ringer finding therapists, and Margaret is such a perfect fit for m.! I always feel comfortable being myself and being honest with her! I feel really lucky to have found her.

Reviewed February 2021

Ms. Lorenz has helped me through some of the toughest moments in my life. I appreciate her support and advice.

Reviewed November 2020

Margaret is so understanding and helps me get to the heart of the matter and see beyond myself. Thanks!

Reviewed November 2020

Margaret supports me and helps me build my train of thought so that I can cope with circumstances I cannot control. She makes me feel heard and validated with is something I really appreciate. Wouldn't want another counselor

Reviewed September 2020

Margaret has been great during the time I spoke with her. She was very dedicated to helping me figure out ways to handle my situation. She provided me with resources to my issues. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to talk to.

Reviewed August 2020

She listens to me and helps to give me ideas and tools to use.

Reviewed May 2020

First off I would like to clarify that I am not big on seeking counseling. However giving it a shot for the first time in my life and gettibg Ms. Lorenz as my counselor, I must admit it is a relief to have someone there to listen and give unbiased advice and actually try to help YOU. I look forward to more sessions, and highly recommend betterhelp and especially Margaret Lorenz.

Reviewed March 2020

Margaret has been wonderful in the time I needed help. As well as being a great counsellor, she felt like a friend I could to talk about anything. I felt listened to and she did not give a biased opinion on my situation. She rather assessed the situation from a non-biased point of view. I feel a lot more content with myself thanks to Margaret. I appreciate everything you have done for me.

Reviewed January 2020

Last year has been a huge turmoil for me and I am glad I got paired with Margaret to guide me through the process of putting myself together again. I had gone through lots of changes that had put me in a very unfamiliar situation and she helped me regain my self-confidence, identify my anxiety and improve the relationship with my partner. She gave me the tools to deal with these issues, while making me feel supported, heard, and challenging my thoughts by asking the right questions. I am very happy with the whole process and I wouldn't hesitate on contacting her if I ever need counseling again.

Reviewed December 2019

I like the way she is basically sympathetic and on my side but not hesitating to challenge me or disagree with my point of view. That's necessary sometimes.

Reviewed November 2019

I've been talking with Margaret Lorenz (LCSW) for about a year now, during this year I have had a huge improvement both in my mental state and my life altogether, Margaret has been an enormous help in achieving all of that, She is very attentive and caring, gives great advices, and very responsible. Also my self esteem and confidence became so much better, since I'm working with Margaret. I would recommend her to anyone with great confidence.

Reviewed November 2019

Margret is very sympathetic, compassionate and an excellent listener. She is able to offer her full support so you don't feel alone or misunderstood. She focuses on a person's self-confidence but is able to home in on issues when I'm in denial or evasive. If I don't text shell do so first to check-in and offers helpful articles for the week.

Reviewed September 2019

Margaret is a huge help. She asks the right questions and helps me work through my thoughts. She has very flexible availability which is super helpful when you need it.

Reviewed September 2019

I’ve tried other counselors that I liked but didn’t seem right for me but Margaret has been amazing! I love her honesty, compassion, and realness! It was really easy to open up to her and she’s helped me get through a very tough breakup that nobody else could seem to get me through. I would recommend her to anyone! She makes it so comfortable to talk to her as if you’ve known her for forever!

Reviewed August 2019

In the short time I have spent with Margaret, she has been a huge help to me. She has helped me when I don’t understand why my actions are wrong. She has helped me when I have struggled to understand my emotions and makes me feel validated when it comes to my feelings. She has been a lot of help to me during my counseling and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed August 2019

Margaret has been instrumental in helping me find more balance in my life. She asks all the right questions, is patient, and seems genuinely invested in helping me work towards long term goals. I have appreciated her being so open-minded and making me feel safe and supported.

Reviewed May 2019

Margaret is an angel! She has helped me with every single concern I’ve shared with her. She is very understanding and patient. I’m so glad I found her because I don’t know what I would have done without her during the most difficult time in my life. Thank you so much Margaret, I can’t express my gratitude enough.

Reviewed May 2019

She is helping me to figure out myself. She helps me to get my confidence back, to pass through my divorce and very tough moment. I am happy again with her help. If I could do, I would recommend my counselor to other people.

Reviewed April 2019

Margaret asks great questions to find out what your core issues are, and how you can get around them. Thanks Margaret!

Reviewed April 2019

Margaret was a huge help for me to make one of the most difficult decisions in my life. She was always very responsive and flexible with the times for our sessions. I'm looking forward to starting fresh with my life and hope that others will be helped as much as I have.

Reviewed March 2019

I have been working with Margaret for almost a year now, and can't even begin to express how thankful I am to have met her. She is the most understanding, patient, and kind therapist that I have had. She has truly helped me throughout some very painful times. Her guidance has allowed me to grow so much, and has helped me to feel more comfortable and confident in my own skin. Thank you Margaret.

Reviewed March 2019

Margaret is very kind , helpful , supportive, and very professional as well. I have been working with her for a few months now and can see a definite improvement in my mental state, and that I am moving towards a right direction. She has given me validation of my own worth, and my perception of myself has improved immensely. She always knows how to ask the right questions and makes a great suggestions, and does it carefully and in a very responsible manner, while checking with you if it suits you or makes sense for you at all. Will never push you to do anything if you don't find it fit for you and works at your own pace. She has been a great guidance for me this past few months, and has helped me immensely in the time of need. I would strongly recommend her as a counselor, and would suggest her to anyone!

Reviewed January 2019

My therapist, Margaret Lorenz, has bettered my life in such a short amount of time. I have a long way to go but I would have been even more miserable without her. We mostly do video sessions which makes it feel like nothing less than an in-person session. She has made time for me on all major holidays and has fit me in at all my times of need even if it meant she had to step away from her personal life for a few minutes. That’s real dedication and extremely considerate of her. I appreciate and respect her and can’t thank her enough. She makes you feel comfortable to be yourself and helps you have a more positive outlook on things.

Reviewed January 2019

Margaret is a compassionate and effective listener who is providing me with a tremendous amount of support, guidance and resources during a very uncertain and uncomfortable time in my life. Being able to share what is troubling me without any fear of judgment is making a difference. I'm so grateful for our sessions and for the progress I've made. Thank you, Margaret!

Reviewed December 2018

Margaret is honestly amazing! I feel like I have someone who pushes me in the right direction, but also has my side. Thank you Margaret for everything you’ve done for me!

Reviewed November 2018

I reached out as I was having issues with my relationship with regard t trust and jealousy. By nature I am quite analytical and always overthinking. Margaret is helping me get better at letting things go and not entertaining problems that may not even be happening. Having someone to talk to that is impartial, who offers support like this can have a huge positive impact on your own well being and self esteem.

Reviewed November 2018

I truly enjoyed and benefited much in taking to her. She gave me a perspective and helped me see better and make a sound decision by not ignoring the little voice in my head. Thank you sooo much!

Reviewed September 2018

Margaret is a wonderful counselor. Every message I receive from her is incredibly thoughtful, incisive, and comforting. She's helped me find balance and feel ready and able to take on my day.

Reviewed July 2018

It’s like the ad on Facebook came to me at no better time then to put you in my life to guide me and help me.

Reviewed July 2018

Margaret is so open and honest. She offers so much good insight and ways of thinking. She makes sure to respond to me and if I don’t she will message me again to make sure I’m okay

Reviewed July 2018

Margaret Lorens is highly professional and very understaing. She goes far and beyond to help you with your problems. I would recommend her anytime!

Reviewed July 2018

Not being very familiar with talking to a professional, Margaret has been very open, understanding and supportive to my situation. She not only provides feedback and support, but also takes the time to make sure she understands my issues and works with me to address them. She also providers videos and worksheets which have been very helpful for me.

Reviewed June 2018

Margaret is a great counselor and has given me great suggestions that have helped me since we've been talking!

Reviewed March 2018

Margaret was helpful in a number of ways, and gave me good advice.

Reviewed February 2018

Margaret knows exactly what she is doing and will listen to every word you say.

Reviewed February 2018

Margaret is a very discerning, caring and positive counselor. She asks the right questions and gets straight to the point. She recommends good material and follows up regularly. I would recommend her without hesitation.

Reviewed January 2018

Very caring and supportive counselor and keeps contact regularly. Listens very well and knows the issues I would like to address. Margaret also uses a lot of external resource materials to supplement sessions which is greatly appreciated.

Reviewed January 2018

Great person to talk to, extremely patient and understanding.

Reviewed January 2018

I have worked with Margaret for about a year, during a transitional point in my life around turning 30 and furthering my life in a foreign country. It's been a great support and relief to be able to work through my anxiety in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Reviewed January 2018

Margaret is great a counselor. She really listens and offers good tips on handling anxiety, depression and life.

Reviewed December 2017

I have really enjoyed talking to Margaret! She has helped me a lot, making me focusing on my anxiety issues and making me consider the limits of my negative thinking. Thank you Margaret for your comprehension and empathy!

Reviewed December 2017

Margaret’s been a big help in the trauma that I’ve experienced these past few months. It’s nice to have someone that listens and can offer great professional expertise.

Reviewed November 2017

This is my second week with Margaret and she can identify the core of ny issue on the second message. She is incredible because everything make so much more sense now. I was nervous with video call since it was my first, but then she made it so easy. She has this calm manner which is comforting for me. Thank you, Margaret!

Reviewed September 2017

Margaret is supportive, attentive, and knowledgable. I feel like I am improving myself every time I speak with her, and never feel alone. She is extremely helpful and I fully recommend her services

Reviewed September 2017

Margaret is so kind and caring - she is always listening and offering great advice that has been working - thank you so much for working with me.

Reviewed August 2017

Margaret is fantastic. She is compassionate, intelligent, thoughtful, funny and kind. I have seen a clear improvement in my mood and mentality and approach to life and relationships since our conversations began.

Reviewed August 2017

Margaret is really great to talk to, very friendly and full of insights. She's helping me work through a lot of things.

Reviewed July 2017

I really appreciate Margaret's ability to see where I need to go next. She has given me confidence where there was none before. Her advice has been awesome!

Reviewed July 2017

Feeling supported by Margaret helps me focus on what's important for me right now. It's really helpful to have that space with her where I can share what's going on in my life (especially around procrastination, passion, purpose). She asks me great questions that are giving me useful insights to go forward.

Reviewed July 2017

Margaret Lorenz is a capable, professional counselor. She assists me by providing a sounding board for my woes. She provided me with worksheets to help me get my mind in the right place. She talks to me in a way that helps me see things in a different perspective.

Reviewed June 2017

Good

Reviewed June 2017

Margaret is so patient and supportive. I never feel like I need to hold anything back, and I feel that she is there for me one hundred percent. She listens extremely well but is wonderful about giving me the guidance that I need. I'm very grateful to her.

Reviewed June 2017

Margaret is great, she listens and is to the point! She will not hold back and I appreciate that a lot.

Reviewed June 2017

Margaret was the first therapist I ever met with. She is warm, easy to talk with, laughs readily, encouraging, and is a wonderful person to talk with. Experienced with LGBTQIA+ patients and issues unique to us.

Reviewed May 2017

Margaret is compassionate and proactive in her approach me. I have been working with her for about a month and she has been a great support system when no one else understands you.

Reviewed April 2017

Margaret has been very supportive, clear and helpful with her advice. She has really listened and understood my concerns and has put me at ease using this as a service.

Reviewed March 2017

She's great. I was apprehensive about phone/video counseling but she makes it work.

Reviewed March 2017

I'm still working through things with Margaret, but I really feel I'm getting somewhere for the first time in a long time thanks to her.

Reviewed March 2017

Margaret Lorenz is incredible thorough. She pays attention to every detail that I say and is thoughtful in response. It is obvious that she cares about what I have to say and helping me get through it in the most positive way.

Reviewed March 2017

Margaret is very attentive and insightful. She is empathetic and provides valid and productive advice. Margaret has a gentle nature and is a careful listener. I would very much recommend Margaret.

Reviewed March 2017

Margaret is great!! I highly recommend her. She's very engaging and thoughtful with her responses and really takes everything you're saying into consideration She always responds promptly and let's you know if she may be delayed for some reason.

Reviewed March 2017

I love Margaret. She is kind caring and compassionate. She has helped me out understand things from a different light and helped me find answers I didn't know where there. She has been a great help. She answers as quickly as possible and definitely checks I. With me once a day just to make sure I am okay. She is amazing. I am glad I got her as my counselor

Reviewed February 2017

Margaret really understands everything I say and gives positive feedback to everything I tell her. Even if it's hard for me to talk, she still finds a way to make me feel better.

Reviewed February 2017

We have only just started, but so far so good. She is so consistent with her responses and very timely. I never had to wait for her reply and if I get busy, she will be the one reaching out to me. I am definitely staying with Margaret.

Reviewed January 2017

Margaret is very attentive, she always asks me thought-provoking questions and encourages me to talk about everything and to get things off my chest. I couldn't have a lovelier counsellor!

Reviewed January 2017

Though I did not get to use this service much, Margaret was nothing but accommodating and patient, and she helped me feel comfortable opening up to someone online. She asked a lot of relevant questions, and within the short time we spoke, she was nothing but friendly. I felt confident in her competence.

Reviewed January 2017

Margaret is absolutely great. I had another counselor before her and I just did not feel comfortable. With Margaret I feel like I am talking to a friend who is genuinely interested in listening. She even boosts my self esteem. In several ways, she validates what I am saying and let's me feel heard.

Reviewed January 2017

Margaret has only been helping me for a few weeks, but she seems to "get it". It is great to have her suggestions.

Reviewed January 2017

Good so far.

Reviewed December 2016

I've had other therapists, but Margaret is the absolute best so far. She is caring, understanding, incredibly supportive and not judgmental in the least. I'm having a great experience with her and have nothing but thanks to give her.

Reviewed December 2016

Margaret's been amazing from day 1. We had a live session just days after connecting and exchanging messages about my issues. She lets me rant and go all over the place while bringing me back down to earth and working with me to better myself in order to live happier and healthier.

Reviewed December 2016

Margaret is a really attentive listener, and a wonderful counselor. She's helped me through some rough times, and I'm very comfortable coming to her with all of my problems.

Reviewed December 2016

Margaret is extremely helpful in discussing my concerns! She asks questions and is genuinely interested in what I want to talk about, providing resources and advice directly related to what I want to learn more about.

Reviewed December 2016

With Margaret, I do not feel judged, but I feel challenged to question the sources of my anxieties and issues that I hold on to. She helped me unravel the notions behind my fears and worries, working with me to reach sound, healthy and confident responses to my issues and struggles. Through our conversations, I had a clearer sense that I can do something about my problems and can develop clear goals to stand against my problems and issues. She let me see that I am not bound with my past disappointments and setbacks which keeps me in doubting myself and others. I am working on building a stronger sense of self and I am happy with the help and guidance I have been receiving from working with her!

Reviewed November 2016

Very considerate and helpful.

Reviewed November 2016

I totally loved working with Margaret. She's such a lovely human being, a wonderful counselor who had always put an effort in understanding my issues, yet the most important thing for me was that she has been so emotionally supportive. No matter how down I felt, after every message that Margaret sent to me, I just became more and more confident in my abilities, I rediscovered myself, and I discovered new tools that I could use for coping with possible emotional difficulties I might encounter in my life. Seriously, what would someone need more than a counselor who always finds and shows you the good parts of yourself, no matter how insignificant, useless and wrong you think you are in that moments? I can say that with Margaret's help I achieved my main goal -- to be kind to myself and happy with what I am and what I do. Thank you, Margaret, for all your kindness and for your endless patience. Your careful guidance really brought me on the right path.

Reviewed November 2016

We have natural conversations and we get along well. Margaret lets me be myself and asks plenty of questions to help me open up.

Reviewed November 2016

I am still on my way to get solution for my relationship. Magaret is patient, helpful, and supportive. I believe we will find the solution for my problem very soon.

Reviewed November 2016

Margaret has been an exceptional listener and supporter. If it wasn't for her I don't know where I would be, I may have been in a worse situation than I am now. She puts my well being first before anything. I now I am still a working progress but she's been an amazing help by far.

Reviewed November 2016

Margaret has been excellent, she has really been there for me and reaches out to check up on me. I'm happy we found her.

Reviewed November 2016

Margaret is really sweet. She has a good perspective to offer, and I always like it when she throws in something lighthearted. It helps for her to gently joke with me when I'm feeling a bit bleak.

Reviewed November 2016

Margaret has been so wonderful. I was amazed at how quickly she picked up on my personality type and was able to tailor her support to my specific emotional and mental needs. She asks the right questions and offers empathy without judgement. She is so smart and caring and has already made a big difference in my life in a matter of a few short weeks. She has my gratitude and I would encourage anyone to seek her counsel.

Reviewed November 2016

I'm really lucky to have been matched with Margaret. She has helped me through some difficult emotions and situations. She really cares about how I'm doing and had shown me that I can trust. I don't know what I would do without her continued support.

Reviewed November 2016

Margaret is easy to open up to and very insightful. A fantastic counselor.

Reviewed September 2016

Margaret has been wonderful. She has helped me more in two weeks than someone I've been going to for over a year. Margaret truly listens and cares and I can tell she puts effort into her responses. She understands and the way she responds makes me feel comfortable and allows me to be more open.

Reviewed September 2016

Brilliant councillor, very professional, extremely helpful and I found it easy to open up. Highly recommended.

Reviewed August 2016

It's only been a few weeks but I can't believe how much Margaret has helped with things that have been bothering me for years. I would recommend her to anyone who might be a little apprehensive about seeing a therapist for the first time, she really made me feel comfortable and safe.

Reviewed August 2016

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Frequently asked questions

Does Margaret Lorenz offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Margaret Lorenz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Margaret Lorenz speak?

Margaret Lorenz speaks English.

How many years of experience does Margaret Lorenz have?

Margaret Lorenz has 26 years of experience.

Where is Margaret Lorenz licensed to practice?

Margaret Lorenz is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Margaret Lorenz accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Margaret Lorenz accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Margaret Lorenz offer?

Margaret Lorenz offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

How can I communicate with Margaret Lorenz?

Margaret Lorenz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Margaret Lorenz?

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