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Margaret Lamb

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

16 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Margaret

I aim to have a practice that views mental health and wellness through a social justice lens that is attentive to issues of race, culture, gender identity and spirituality. I believe that we as humans can turn pain into power (I have experienced this myself)! I also believe that when you feel seen, understood, and safe, healing happens. There are not many places where we can come to be, breathe, and experience unconditional acceptance. Therapy is a place where you can show up as yourself, keep it real, cry, laugh, and do everything in between without feeling judged. It also provides an experience of safety, calm, openness, and engagement. I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can process feelings, learn about yourself, and take control of your life. You’ll receive compassionate guidance, insight, and perspective. You’ll learn to harness your unique abilities, strengthen your relationships, and improve your life. I am an integrationist, which means my training in a variety of different psychotherapy approaches allows me to adapt my approach to best suit the unique needs of each individual. As much as I draw from various approaches, I’m aware that many of these interventions weren’t developed with things like culture and race in mind. More than any theoretical framework or approach, I believe that a positive connection between therapist and client is the greatest and most important indicator of a client feeling that therapy is helpful, meaningful, and successful. I believe the safer, more listened to, and more comfortable someone feels, the more they will feel safe to do this hard work.

I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can process feelings, learn about yourself, and take control of your life.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Exploratory
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Margaret Lamb, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #26374 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Margaret Lamb accepts Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Margaret Lamb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Margaret is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Margaret’s California license number is 26374, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Margaret Lamb has been practicing therapy for 16 years. Margaret’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Columbia University; Certification - Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C); Certification - Maternal Mental Health; Certification - Postpartum Support International; Internship - Solace Program for Survivors of Torture and Refugee Trauma. Over that time, Margaret has worked closely with Black community, Latine Community, Parents, and Immigrants. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Margaret is part of that group.

Margaret Lamb works with Black community, Latine Community, Parents, and Immigrants and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Margaret spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Margaret is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Margaret Lamb draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Margaret’s style is action-oriented, exploratory, and empowering. In Margaret’s words: “I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can process feelings, learn about yourself, and take control of your life.”

Margaret Lamb (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Margaret identifies as White.

Margaret Lamb offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Margaret is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Margaret Lamb is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Margaret will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Margaret’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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