Margaret Packard-Motter, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
- Grief and loss
- 35 years experience
- Caregiver and aging support
About Margaret Packard-Motter
Margaret also focuses on practical challenges such as coping with life changes, workplace and career concerns, relationship difficulties, and stress management, including compassion fatigue. She has experience with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the loneliness or emptiness that can accompany major transitions. Using a strengths-based, collaborative approach, she helps clients explore purpose, forgiveness, and communication patterns while offering coaching tools when appropriate to support forward movement.
Clients work with Margaret to identify realistic goals and to develop coping strategies tailored to their circumstances, whether they are navigating seasonal mood shifts, workplace pressures, or personal loss. Her style blends empathy with practical guidance, aiming to help each person recognize resources they already possess while building new skills to meet current challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Margaret Packard-Motter have?
Margaret Packard-Motter has 35 years of professional experience.
Is Margaret Packard-Motter a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW. Her licenses are MD LCSW-C 06180 and PA LCSW SW122635.
In which languages does Margaret Packard-Motter provide therapy?
Margaret provides therapy in English.
Where is Margaret Packard-Motter located?
Margaret is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Margaret Packard-Motter as my therapist?
Clients can work with Margaret through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Margaret Packard-Motter work with international clients?
Margaret Packard-Motter does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Margaret Packard-Motter cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Virtual Sessions Fit a Client's Needs?
Online therapy can be a practical and effective option for many common concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. For those facing everyday mental health and life adjustment issues, virtual sessions often offer similar therapeutic value to in-person meetings while allowing greater flexibility.One practical benefit is the range of ways clients can connect with a therapist - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - so individuals can choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort level. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or when mobility and travel are limiting factors.
Therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and clients may switch therapists if they feel a different match would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy provides accessible, consistent support that integrates more smoothly into daily life while addressing a wide array of personal and relational concerns.
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