Margaret Skidmore

MS, LPC, NCC

Margaret is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is nationally board certified. Since 2008 she has specialized in working with clients ages 16 and older, couples and families (including families with adult children). Margaret supervises Professionally Licensed Professional Counselors (PLPCs) for the state of Missouri. In addition, she currently co-facilitates Megan's Rainbow, a free therapy group to support LGBTQ teens and works with gay, lesbian and transgender youth. She specializes in grief and LGTBQA+ therapy.

Margaret was employed by Springfield Public Schools at Study Alternative High School (formerly Bailey Alternative High School) for 28 years as a teacher and counselor, providing services for families and students with academic, social and emotional difficulties. Margaret also facilitated teen parenting groups, relationships groups, substance abuse groups, and school success groups in her educational career. As the Lost & Found Grief Center Group Coordinator for six years, Margaret worked with grieving children ages 4 through 18, parents and volunteers.

Services

Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Adult Family Counseling (families with adult children)
Gender and Orientation-Affirming Therapy
Couples Counseling
Grief Counseling
Adolescent Counseling
Group Counseling

Goals

I believe in a confidential, non-judgmental, relationship-centered counseling environment where individuals and families can openly and safely discuss their thoughts and feelings. Each client is treated with respect and supported to gain greater self-understanding and self-awareness. The client is at the center of therapy and determines the direction of therapy. As the counselor, I present different perspectives and ideas and help the client identify and develop their own ways to resolve blocks to personal growth and to improve communication and the relationships in their lives. For grieving clients in particular, I provide a safe place to honestly deal with the myriad of emotions and experiences that are part of the healing process.

Fees

Individual Counseling

$110 per 50-minute session

Family, Couples Counseling

$125 per 50-minute session

Group Counseling

$40 per 90-minute session

If insurance covers mental health counseling, payment is accepted at the time of service, and the client is responsible for submitting a receipt to the insurance company for reimbursement.