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Dr. Lynn Margolies

Ph.D. Licensed, Experienced Psychologist

Harvard Teaching Hospital Training

Former Harvard Medical School Instructor & Fellow

Contributing Expert Author on Psychology Today

An active, empowering approach with integrity and high standards of care

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The Hidden Dynamics of Defiance and How to Disarm It
The Hidden Dynamics of Defiance and How to Disarm It

How to avoid psychological traps with people who repeat the same solvable issue.

Parenting Challenges
Parenting Challenges
Men's Issues
Men’s Issues
Difficult Conversations
Difficult Conversations
Therapy Topics
Therapy Topics
Family Struggles
Family Struggles
Shame, Guilt, & Self-Defeating Patterns
Self-Defeating Patterns

About

Dr. Margolies is an established writer, recognized by the U.S Surgeon General, and dedicated to sharing her knowledge with the public. With over 100 published articles, Dr. Margolies is known for making complex ideas understandable and accessible to everyone.

Caring

Respectful

Intuitive

Skilled

Direct

Open-minded

Solution-focused

Consultation, Brief, or In-Depth Therapy

Specializing in Individual Therapy for:

Is Therapy Just a Crutch—or Does It Make You Smarter?
Is Therapy Just a Crutch—or Does It Make You Smarter?

Therapy changes the structure of the brain and fosters learning.