Margarita Arentsen

Margarita Arentsen is an experienced licensed clinical social worker and therapist recognized for her dedication to helping individuals navigate their personal, interpersonal, academic, professional, and spiritual goals. With over 15 years of experience, Margarita utilizes research-based techniques grounded in compassion to assist clients who may be grappling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or addiction. She is trained in DBT and EMDR, and has positively impacted the lives of over a thousand individuals through individual, couple, family, and group therapy settings.

Holding a BA in neuroscience with a minor in chemistry, Margarita is also a certified bilingual teacher, allowing her to connect with a diverse clientele. Having made Texas her home since 1992, she feels deeply invested in her community and the mental wellbeing of those within it. Margarita emphasizes the importance of baseline testing to identify clients' strengths and weaknesses, guiding them in setting and achieving short- and long-term goals for personal and professional growth. She encourages a holistic approach that may include engaging with clients in enjoyable and creative ways, ensuring that the journey toward healing and success is both effective and fulfilling.