glad you’re hereMargo Tirado, MA, LCPC
Psychotherapist, Author, TEDx Speaker
I’m Margo Tirado, MA, LCPC — a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience helping women move from self-doubt, anxiety, and overwhelm into lives that feel grounded, confident, and truly their own.
My work is rooted in a deep belief: your healing matters, your voice matters, and you matter.
My Journey
I’ve known two things since I was ten years old: I’m a feminist, and I wanted to be a counselor.
Growing up Latina and Catholic, I pushed back against the machismo mindset and patriarchy — even before I had words for it. I saw the ways women’s voices were diminished and how much power imbalance there was between men and women. That awareness shaped not only my values, but also my life’s work.
In my career, I’ve spent a decade researching the unique psychological challenges women face and how to address them in ways that go beyond traditional, male-centered psychological theories. This research became the foundation of my therapy practice — a place where women’s experiences are understood, validated, and met with both compassion and practical tools for change.
Along the way, I shared what I was learning through conferences, workshops, podcasts, a TEDx talk, and my book. Those opportunities were deeply meaningful, but today my focus is simpler and more personal: sitting across from a client, holding space for her story, and helping her create a life she loves.
Clinical Specialties
Navigating anxiety and depression
Healing from trauma
Breaking patterns of codependency
Building lasting self-esteem and self-assurance
Managing the emotional weight of caregiving
My Approach to Therapy
I blend science and soul in my work — combining evidence-based therapeutic techniques with deep empathy, intuition, and storytelling.
Evidence-Based Tools: Emotion-Focused Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, and Mindfulness
Specialized Training: Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional, Emotion Focused Tapping Practitioner, Gottman Trained, Myers-Briggs Certified
Lived Experience: Healing from my own past of abuse, poverty, and discrimination has given me a profound understanding of resilience and the ability to meet clients with compassion rather than judgment.
When we work together, I’ll be fully invested — tailoring each session to your needs, honoring your pace, and celebrating every step forward.
What clients are saying…
MARGO’S BEST SELLING BOOK
Learn to lower your tolerance for crap and refuse to put up with toxic behavior
Margo is the author of Own Your Voice, a powerful guide for women ready to reclaim their confidence and voice. Through practical tools, research-based insights, and heartfelt stories, she helps readers break free from self-doubt and step fully into who they are.
