MARGIE DElgado M.eD, PLPC
Provisionally Licensed professional counselor
Margie Delgado, M.Ed. is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) who is passionate about helping adolescents, young adults, and adults navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and self-compassion. She believes healing happens within a safe, collaborative relationship where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered to reconnect with their authentic selves.
Margie earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Webster University and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Before becoming a therapist, she served in AmeriCorps NCCC, worked as an Operations Specialist in the United States Coast Guard, and became a mother—experiences that shaped her deep appreciation for resilience, adaptability, and the importance of nervous system regulation during times of stress.
Margie has experience working with children, adolescents, and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, identity development, perfectionism, and life transitions. She has a special passion for supporting teen girls, young women, and student-athletes who struggle with body image concerns, self-worth, performance pressure, and the overwhelming expectations that often accompany adolescence and early adulthood. She works collaboratively with parents and caregivers to strengthen communication, increase emotional understanding, and support lasting change beyond the therapy room.
Margie also has a growing clinical focus in eating disorder treatment and is passionate about helping clients build a healthier relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. She recognizes that eating disorders are rarely just about food and strives to help clients understand the underlying emotional, relational, and nervous system patterns that contribute to their struggles. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, she supports clients in moving toward recovery while cultivating self-trust and body acceptance.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, relational, and trauma-informed. She integrates evidence-based modalities while tailoring treatment to each client's unique strengths, experiences, and goals. Margie has received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS), and Bounce Back. She also has a strong professional interest in somatic therapies and eating disorder treatment and continues to expand her knowledge of mind-body approaches to healing. As a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, Margie practices under the clinical supervision of Salicia Mazero, MA, LPC, ATR, CEDS-C, SEP, owner of Creating Your Journey, LLC and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant.
Whether clients are navigating anxiety, trauma, body image concerns, eating disorders, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, Margie is committed to creating a compassionate space where healing feels possible and lasting change can begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Margie work with?
Margie works with adolescents, teens, young adults, and women. She enjoys helping clients navigate anxiety, body image concerns, self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, performance pressure, and relationship challenges. She also works with student-athletes and families seeking additional support.
What concerns does Margie specialize in?
Margie frequently works with:
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Anxiety
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Body image concerns
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Disordered eating
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Eating disorders
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Self-esteem and confidence
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Performance anxiety
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Perfectionism
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Trauma
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Stress management
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Life transitions
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Teen and young adult mental health
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Women's mental health
Does Margie work with eating disorders?
Yes. Margie has a strong clinical interest in eating disorder treatment and works with individuals experiencing disordered eating and eating disorders under the clinical supervision of Salicia Mazero, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant (CEDS-C).
Does Margie work with athletes?
Yes. Margie enjoys working with middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes who are navigating performance pressure, perfectionism, confidence, identity, injury recovery, stress, and balancing sports with other areas of life.
What therapy approaches does Margie use?
Margie provides individualized, trauma-informed care and incorporates evidence-based approaches, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Somatic-informed interventions
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Strengths-Based Therapy
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Person-Centered Therapy
She tailors therapy to each client's unique goals, strengths, and experiences.
Does Margie involve parents or caregivers in therapy?
When working with children and adolescents, Margie believes parents and caregivers play an important role in treatment. She collaborates with families to improve communication, provide education, and support progress outside of sessions while maintaining the client's trust and appropriate confidentiality.
Is Margie accepting new clients?
Yes. Margie is currently accepting new clients for both in-person therapy in Missouri and virtual therapy for clients throughout Missouri.
Does Margie accept insurance?
Margie is a private-pay therapist and does not currently accept insurance. If you have out-of-network benefits, our office can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
What are Margie's therapy rates?
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Individual Therapy (53–60 minutes): $140
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Couples or Family Therapy (53–60 minutes): $160
How do I know if Margie is the right therapist for me?
Margie may be a great fit if you're looking for a therapist who is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She enjoys helping clients build resilience, improve their relationship with themselves, navigate difficult life transitions, and develop lasting skills for emotional well-being in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
How do I schedule an appointment with Margie?
You can request an appointment through our website or contact Creating Your Journey directly. We'll help determine whether Margie is the best fit for your needs and answer any questions you have before scheduling your first session.
