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Margaret Sue Echols, LPC

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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Margaret. View 10 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Sue is professional, compassionate and provides good therapy goals

Reviewed July 2022

Sue has been exactly the person/angel I needed to help me untangle the childhood trauma that I've struggled with, as well as other topics all over the board. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you so much, Sue, you've made such a wonderful difference to me!

Reviewed June 2023

More about Margaret

  • 34 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

ABOUT ME

Hello, and welcome to my profile. I am a clinical psychotherapist, licensed as an LPC in Texas. I have been working in the field of mental health, in various capacities for the past 34 years, and in private practice for 29 of those, including currently. I have had many years of trainings, and hold multiple certifications. My work has included, but is not limited to; issues with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, abuse and domestic violence; marriage and family, couples/relationships; custody, LGBQT; gender identity; addictions; terminal issues, death and dying; multicultural issues, and many others.

Although I have worked with all ages and levels of clients, I am currently only working with adults, marriages, and couples. I also provide psychotherapy, counseling and life coaching. My general approach to therapy work, is to assess client's presenting issues and assist them to resolution of whatever is causing them the most distress. I use, talk therapy, CBT, mindfulness, relaxation techniques and particularly focus on integrative processes, to better balance mind, body and spirit. It is my greatest desire to help others find what best fits in their lives and brings them the most peace.

I have an awareness and sensitivity to multicultural issues, and although I am Christian, I have great respect for other faiths and beliefs. I believe that I am easy to talk to, empathetic and have a gift of being very intuitive, and I will use all of these and other personal characteristics in my work with others. I look forward to working with those who are seeking more balance and contentment in their lives.

SPECIALITIES

* Mood Disorders; Depression, Anxiety and others

* Trauma (of all types); PTSD

* End of life issues; dying, grieving

* Marriage/Couples

* Sexual Abuse

* Other related issues

Clinical Approaches

* Client Centered

* CBT

* Mindfulness

* Integrative Process

* Solution Focused

Years of experience: 34

SERVICES OFFERED; Messaging, Phone/Live Chat, Video

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Margaret Sue Echols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114935764.

  • LPC · Texas · 13710 · Expires October 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 Sue Echols

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

Overall rating:

4.5

10 reviews

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Sue is professional, compassionate and provides good therapy goals

Reviewed July 2022

Sue has been exactly the person/angel I needed to help me untangle the childhood trauma that I've struggled with, as well as other topics all over the board. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you so much, Sue, you've made such a wonderful difference to me!

Reviewed June 2023

Even though we are across the country, I feel we are right there with each other. I look forward to our weekly meetings and feel heard and connected to my therapist.

Reviewed May 2023

She’s really a great psychotherapist. I thought she’s just a typical therapist, but I was wrong. She’s really open to listen even if you went overtime as long as she is free. She’s also always on time for our sessions. I like her a lot therefore she’s highly recommended! You won’t feel you are judgely wrong (based on my concerns) you can really feel her sincerity and she has a very good memory for her age. Experience has really taught her great wisdom and knowledge. I salute her for being too professional. I feel light-hearted every time we ended our sessions, after ranting out to her. I wish I could also listen more to her stories. She doesn’t feel like some random stranger to me but rather a family member that I can be open with. I’m just so grateful I matched with a superb therapist that matches my concerns.

Reviewed November 2022

You can’t teach nor beat life-experience. Knowledge and wisdom-acquired from a life lived, is so valuable. I didn’t want a 20 /30 or 40 something year old therapist, I wanted someone with wisdom plus expertise. Sue has that in abundance. And gives so much energy and care to our sessions. Highly recommend

Reviewed September 2022

Sue is an absolutely wonderful human and therapist. She has helped bring me from the darkest and most scary place of severe anxiety to a place where I have peace and harmony in my days again - a sense of normality and hope for my future. I can’t recommend her services enough and every day am just so grateful that this site connected her to me. She is sympathetic, understanding, wise and caring, I feel so safe when I talk to Sue and always like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders after our sessions. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am now stepping into a better and brighter future and with full faith that I can recover from a hard moment in my life.

Reviewed December 2021

Sue is wonderful! I started therapy needing to heal a lot within and she helped me root it out and really dig deep to do the dirty work to heal from the inside out. Sue will lovingly hold your hand through whatever troubles your mind, body, or spirit and won't let go until you both get to the other side. I would highly recommend working with M. Sue Echols. She's kind, compassionate, empathetic and extremely accommodating, and available with her schedule. She gives you notice well in advance if she needs to reschedule or cancel and works to make sure that your session is rescheduled for a time that works for you. She also responds to messages in a timely manner, making it easy to talk through a moment of anxiety or stress when needed. Sue is an incredible therapist and Betterhelp is lucky to have her on their platform.

Reviewed November 2021

She really listened and understood where I was coming from. She helped me better understand how I was feeling and how to deal with it!

Reviewed November 2021

I’m very grateful betterhelp paired me with Sue. She is exactly who I was looking for and I didn’t have to go through the “dating” phase of finding a therapist. 10/10

Reviewed September 2021

she was my first therapist and it was a great experience! She has helped me a lot and she has given me so many tips for my depression / anxiety / panic attacks. I am so thankful to have had such a therapist!

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Margaret Sue Echols offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Margaret Sue Echols 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 Sue Echols speak?

Margaret Sue Echols speaks English.

How many years of experience does Margaret Sue Echols have?

Margaret Sue Echols has 34 years of experience.

Where is Margaret Sue Echols licensed to practice?

Margaret Sue Echols is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Margaret Sue Echols accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Margaret Sue Echols 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 Sue Echols offer?

Margaret Sue Echols offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Margaret Sue Echols?

Margaret Sue Echols 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 Sue Echols?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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