Margaret Sicari, LCSW

Margaret Sicari, who commonly goes by Peggy, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 34 years of experience. Her career has included roles in private practice, agency-based clinical work, school social work in a high school, clinical supervision, and serving as a program Director, giving her a broad perspective on mental health care and service systems.

She has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups and has supported people facing a wide range of life challenges. Frequently seen concerns include anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, emotional abuse, childhood trauma, low self-esteem, and limited coping skills. She has also worked extensively with people and families affected by substance use disorders, providing intervention to support recovery and offering assistance to family members, including adult children of alcoholics and other addictions.

Peggy practices with an interactive, collaborative approach in which goals and the focus of work are established together. Building a trusting relationship and creating a comfortable environment are priorities at the start of treatment. She helps broaden clients' understanding of themselves and their situations, strengthens existing resources, teaches new coping tools, and assists in finding practical paths for resolving current challenges. Having reached out for support, clients often take the next step in partnership with her guidance.