​Dr. Margaret ("Maggie") Nwokeji
Clinician
Dr. Margaret Mary Nwokeji is an experienced clinical therapist in Massachusetts, clinically educated in providing counseling and psychotherapy services to clients from all walks of life and across the lifespan.
Her motto is “If it costs you your peace, it is too expensive”.
She is a Certified Mental Health Practitioner who is fluent in Italian, English, and Igbo. She earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas – Angelicum Rome, Italy, and her MSW from Simmons University’s Graduate School of Social Work in Boston, MA.
Dr. Nwokeji understands the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity while working with people and developing treatment plans. Her approach to clinical work is built on empathy and compassion and is delivered in a manner that is integrative, person-centered, and mindful.
In her spare time, Margaret loves to read, meditate, work out, and spend time with her family and friends.
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She currently accepts Aetna, BCBS, Tufts, MBHP, Steward, WellSense, C3, Mass General Brigham, and Be Healthy Partnership.
Education, Certifications, & Licensure:
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Pontifical university of St Thomas Aquinas Rome-PhD
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Simmons University, Boston MA- MSW
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Certified Mental Health Practitioner
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ACT Certification
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Massachusetts LCSW# 229550
Experience and Specializations:
Modalities I use in therapy:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Inter-faith and multi-faith Spirituality
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Narrative therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
​My areas of specialization:
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Young Adults (19-25)
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Adults (26-64 and above)
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Individuals
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Depression
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Anxiety and phobias
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Grief
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Chronic illness and pain
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Spirituality
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Self-worth and self-esteem
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Addiction