Margaret Zaepfel
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I also work alongside Shiloh, my certified therapy dog, because comfort, connection, and trust can make all the difference in healing and growth.
“Growth happens when you feel safe enough to be yourself, and supported every step of the way.”
Compassionate, Individualized Care in Loudoun County
I believe the most meaningful progress happens when clients feel safe, understood, and supported, not rushed or judged. Behavior is communication, and when we truly listen to what's beneath the surface, we can build healthier patterns together. Serving children, teens, adults, and families across Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and Loudoun County, Virginia.
My approach is grounded in empathy, clear structure, and the belief that therapy should meet you where you are. With kids, play therapy helps them express emotions naturally. With parents and adults, we focus on real strategies rooted in evidence-based practice.
Areas of Focus
Helping kids express feelings and manage behavior in strengths-based, developmentally appropriate ways in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Sterling, Virginia.
Evidence-based anxiety and depression treatment for Loudoun County residents with compassionate, individualized care.
Supporting individuals across ages to build emotional awareness and regulation skills in the Ashburn and Sterling area.
Using the presence of Shiloh, a certified therapy dog, to foster comfort, connection, and emotional safety in sessions throughout Loudoun County.
Credentials & Background
What Clients Say
Margaret has a quiet strength that makes you feel grounded. She helped me build tools I actually use in my everyday life, and I am grateful for that.
The Human Behind the Practice
Because your provider is a real person, too.
Ready to Get Started?
Serving children, teens, adults, and families in Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling, and all of Loudoun County, Virginia. Request an appointment and take the first step toward feeling safe, supported, and understood.
