Heart-centered Psychotherapy

Hi! I’m Maggie.

 

I’m a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT #145986) with 9 years of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, mind-body challenges, and deep emotional healing. I earned my Master’s in Holistic Counseling Psychology from JFK University in San Jose in 2018. I now offer online individual therapy for adults located anywhere in California. Since I was young, I’ve been deeply curious about people and the human experience. My style is intuitive, warm, and relational.

 

My approach is highly individualized and may include EMDR (I’m trained through Thrive, EMDRIA-accredited), or talk therapy with IFS-informed work, psychoanalytics, depth therapy, and even psychoeducation on trauma and the body, attachment styles, and more.

 

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Specialties~

 

Some of the areas I support clients with:

• PTSD and Complex Trauma (including verbal abuse trauma, sexual trauma, childhood trauma, attachment trauma and more)

• Perfectionism/having a harsh inner critic

• Disordered eating and body image

• Neurodivergence (ASD, AuDHD, ADHD) and all the nuances that come with that~ sensory overwhelm, feeling different, communication differences, social confusion, and more 

• Anxiety 

• Self-esteem

• Transition to adulthood

• Work stress 

• Hypermobility, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, headaches/migraines

• Relationship challenges

• Parenting; especially helping parents understand their neurodivergent children more

• Pregnancy and postpartum

• Navigating this complex ever evolving world

 

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Fees & Insurance~

 

My rate is $140 for individual therapy. I also offer every-other-week sessions as an option to reduce cost.

 

I’m in-network with Aetna (HMO, EPO, PPO). For all other insurance plans, I can support you in using out-of-network benefits—without the hassle of submitting superbills (I use Thrizer to make this easy). I’m happy to run your benefits and walk you through options.

 

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Scheduling & Contact~

 

To schedule or ask questions, text, call, or email me at:

maggiekohoutmft@gmail.com

707-841-1176

 

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About Me~

 

I grew up in the Chicago suburbs and did my undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder with a focus on Eastern Religions. I later moved to California and lived there for 13 years where I did my Masters. I now live out of state (California is one of the few states that allows LMFTs to reside elsewhere while continuing to offer therapy via telehealth). I live with my husband, our sweet two-year-old boy, golden retriever, and two cats. I love swimming dancing, reading, writing, fashion, interior design, and finding the perfect show or film to unwind with. I am an INFJ 4w5.

 

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What Makes Working With Me Unique~

 

• Privacy-first: I write my therapy notes and store them in a locked file box—not online. I work with Headway and Alma, both of which allow me to prioritize client confidentiality and avoid platforms that perform internal audits on notes. I also keep my notes vague to further protect your privacy.

 

• Close collaboration with a psychiatrist. This is optional of course! While we run separate practices, I regularly collaborate with a trusted psychiatrist. With your consent, we can communicate to provide holistic and coordinated care.

 

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Alma Profile: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/margaret-kohout/

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-kohout

Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/maggie-kohout-los-angeles-ca/941548

For those of you who are book lovers, you can find me on Goodreads as "Maggie Busby" 

Thank you and talk to you soon!