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Margaret Hartmann earned a Clinical Masters of Social Work degree from Michigan State University. She is licensed by the State of Michigan as a Clinical Master Social Worker (LMSW) and maintains a private counseling practice. She is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) credentialed by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. Margaret has worked in a wide range of mental health and therapeutic capacities: hospital outpatient therapist; hospital intensive outpatient family therapist for group, individual and family program; women's inpatient program for substance use disorder and trauma; and for the State of Michigan as a family crisis interventionist and therapist. Margaret has specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) intervention.

Margaret's therapeutic style is person-centered, relationship-based, strength-focused and collaborative. Her approach is integrative and holistic drawing from traditional schools of psychotherapeutic methods and current evidence-based
interventions while incorporating the entire person: Body, Mind and Spirit.

My philosophy is that perceptions can and do change; and that learning and personal growth continue throughout the life span. Therapy is a vehicle to help you safely navigate and open the doors to explore a range of new possibilities. This is accomplished through non-judgmental supportive guidance and empowering you with the right set of skills to enable the attainment of the life you desire. My specialty is in working with women who are struggling with trauma, substance use, relationships, life transitions, depression, anxiety and co-occurring issues.

I earned my Bachelors degree from Mundelein College-Loyola University in 1989. I obtained my Clinical Masters of Social Work degree from Michigan State University. I maintain a license as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan. My license identification number is: 6801098412.

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