Margaret Kraft
Hi, I am a dual certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in psychiatry and primary care. I provide both therapy and medication management. My approach to practice is integrative, addressing both the mind and body as they are deeply interconnected. I feel privileged to work with clients aged 18 and older who are seeking to improve their mental health or navigate various life challenges.
First session
In our first session together, I will conduct a psychiatric evaluation. During this time, I will learn more about your history, your current situation, and your goals for treatment. By the end of the session, we will create a treatment plan designed to guide you toward achieving your goals.
Strengths
Having been in the nursing field since 1995, I bring a wealth of experience, both professional and personal. As someone who has navigated my own challenges, I approach my work with empathy, kindness, and curiosity. I genuinely enjoy listening to my clients and understanding how they're doing.
Ideal clients
Most of my clients are young and middle aged adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I enjoy helping my clients find the good within them, form new narratives about themselves as well as teach them skills to navigate through difficult thoughts and emotions. My clients are typically motivated for treatment and open to suggestions.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help clients become aware of their immediate thoughts, and messages they give themselves, to develop a healthier relationship with them. I will also guide clients to understand what they fear is often not occurring at the present moment. Through this process, clients learn to develop healthy coping mechanisms improving their overall wellbeing.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I guide clients in developing a new relationship with their thoughts and emotions. Rather than viewing them as negative or something to eliminate, clients learn to observe them with compassion and curiosity recognizing that they are a pathway in finding one's values.
Compassion-Focused
We will work on creating a new, kinder, and more compassionate narrative about yourself, replacing the critical and shaming perspectives that may be dominant.
Integrative
I take an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring various modalities to suit the unique needs of each client and their specific circumstance.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Through mindfulness practices, I help clients cultivate a deeper awareness of their thoughts and emotions in a non-judgmental way, using techniques such as meditation and breathing exercises.
Location
Virtual sessions