Margretta (Dr. Margretta Austin) Austin
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I provide in person and virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy. I am a LGBTQAI+ Ally.
The practice services individuals, families, and couples. I have worked in the child welfare foster care unit in the independent living program, which included youth 14 and up. I have dedicated most of my time advocating for individuals who spent time in the foster care system. i am a lifetime alumni of Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. in Psychology which focused on adolescent behaviors and development. I received her Masters in Clinical Social Work at Norfolk State University. I completed studies at Capella University with a Doctorate of Social Work.
Practice hours (EST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Depression
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna Better Health of Virginia – Virginia
- Anthem – Virginia
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- Cigna – Virginia
- Medicaid – Virginia
- Medicare – Virginia
- Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Virginia
- Optima Family Care – Virginia
- Optima Health Family Care – Virginia
- Optima Health Plan – Virginia
- Optum – Virginia
- Sentara Healthcare – Virginia
- Tricare – Virginia
- United Health Care – Virginia
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Board of Social Work in Virginia
0904014019, Virginia