Margaret Schrader-Ford, LMSW, Licensed Master of Social Work in TOPEKA, KS

Margaret Schrader-Ford LMSW

Accepting Clients

My goal is to help my clients feel safe so that they can feel seen and heard. I use different therapeutic modalities to achieve this goal.

Licensed Master of Social Work in TOPEKA, KS
Supervised by Carla DeHetre LSCSW

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About My Clients

My clients are mostly children and adolescents/teens, although I do see adults too. I specialize in ADHD, anger management, physical aggression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual trauma, and school-related issues. I am LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, as well as neurodivergence affirming. I have worked with a wide variety of backgrounds and behaviors, and feel comfortable with most problems clients are struggling with.

My Background and Approach

Often this world can be a lonely and confusing place, especially for children and adolescents. Having the opportunity to build a relationship of trust with an adult can help them open up about their experiences to find the courage within to explore life rather than hide from it. I impart a unique, out-of-the box approach to work with children and youth. I build on the child's strengths and get at the root of the behavior.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I personally believe in "What happened to you?" instead of a more judgmental lens. We are all a product of our experiences, and it's important to explore how we came to the behaviors that get in our way. When we know better, we do better, as Dr. Maya Angelou stated. I believe behavior is an attempt to meet a need, and when that need is met, the behavior changes.

Qualifications

License
LMSW, State of Kansas · #8066
Supervision
Supervised by Carla DeHetre LSCSW
Years in practice
15 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Kancare
  • Healthy Blue

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

3649 SW Burlingame Rd.
Suite 100
TOPEKA, KS 66611
7852600266

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 39.0010482°, -95.7065585°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Rate: $120/session

Info

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3649 SW Burlingame Rd.
Suite 100
TOPEKA, KS 66611

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