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Margarita Paredes

Psychologist, PsyD

Texas, New York Waitlist Online

Austin Waitlist In-person

Updated November 3, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Women’s mental health

Family issues
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Life transitions

Professional statement

Dr. Margarita R. Paredes is a bilingual psychologist based in Austin, Texas. She received her doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in clinical psychology with a minor in sexual abuse. She has over 20 years of experience with children, adolescents and adults. Having worked in multiple settings such as hospitals, schools, mental health centers, Dr. Paredes collaborates well with providers to provide the most effective care.

Her approach and therapeutic framework stems from her belief that relationships can heal. She combines both a systems and dynamic approach to provide services that are relevant to clients and can build on their strengths. Dr. Paredes has worked with clients who have a history of trauma and chronic pain as well as depression and anxiety. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, she can reach and provide services to the Latinx community in a culturally sensitive manner.

Dr. Paredes's style is engaging, active, and practical. When clients first start therapy, she works on establishing a safe and comfortable environment in order to help facilitate growth and vulnerability. This approach supports clients in being able to move forward into the present and future without bringing their past trauma into their current life. Dr. Paredes provides both in-person and remote therapy sessions.

Message to clients

I value creating a safe space for others to heal. Both with children and adults, I see my role as "walking with" in the journey of life. I assess and strive to understand where the person is at and help identify together their goals for therapy. When working with children, my approach is non-directive play therapy in combination with parent-child psychotherapy. I see my work with families as a collaborative process where I partner and join the parents/caregivers to build a stronger relationship with their child or adolescent.

In working with adults who have had traumatic experiences, I begin by building a solid foundation and being curious about how they would like to grow in their lives. I offer a practical perspective in order to move through experiences that have affected their current life. Together, we determine goals and next steps so that healing can occur in a supportive and nurturing environment.

I am grateful and honored that I am able to work with clients. Being a strong advocate for children and supporting adults as they navigate life is something that I enjoy and value.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Women’s mental health - Expertise in working with adult women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health

Family issues - Promoting communication and supporting family members to address challenges and reduce conflict and distress

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Child-Parent Psychotherapy

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Parents

Seniors (65+)
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $175 (50min)
Sliding scale: $125 - $175
Initial session: $225 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing
Direct billing

Payment options

Cash
Check
Credit Card
Debit Card
Zelle

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly
Monthly
Every other week

Location(s)

Austin practice

4131 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite J3, Austin, Texas 78759

Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wed Closed
Thu 1:00pm-6:00pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9:00am-4:00pm
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Texas)

Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 11:00am-6:00pm
Wed Closed
Thu 10:00am-6:00pm
Fri Closed
Sat 8:00am-5:00pm
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)

Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 11:00am-6:00pm
Wed Closed
Thu 10:00am-6:00pm
Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years

Margarita R. Paredes, PsyD, Owner, 2001 - Present
Vida Clinic- Pecan Springs Elementary School, Child Psychologist, 2018 - 2020
Maimonides Hospital-Child and Adolescent Outpatient , Psychologist, 2017 - 2018

Illinois School of Professional Psychology, PsyD, 1999
Brandeis University, BA, 1994

Languages

English

Spanish