Margaret Mary Preston, DSW, LCSW	Last Updated: 02/17/2012

DSW, LCSW

Margaret is the founder of Perfect Perceptions, LLC, specializing in self-esteem and appearance-related disorders. Perfect Perceptions, LLC. integrates knowledge, research, and passion to assist clients in attaining their goals. Whether suffering from depression, anxiety, or a number of other mental health issues Margaret will work with you on a treatment plan to address your needs. Please visit the website at www.PerfectPerceptionsLLC.com.


Office and Contact Information

Perfect Perceptions, LLC 1407 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031	Phone: (215) 805-1742 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Website: www.perfectperceptionsllc.com

Psychological Services & Human Developme 220 Commerce Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034	Phone: (215) 540-5860 ext. 26 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 8am - 9pm
Tuesday: 8am - 9pm
Wednesday: 8am - 9pm
Thursday: 8am - 8pm
Friday: 8am - 9pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 1 Hour
Weekends: 1 Hour

Accessibility:

Are Near Public Transportation

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 15

Licensing:

PA - LCSW [CW009301L]

Degrees:

DSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW)

HypnoCounselor, Certified

Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW)


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $100
Group: $35
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: Yes

Insurance:

AETNA Health, Inc.	Magellan Behavioral Health
AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Managed Health Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield	Value Options
CIGNA HealthCare


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Dissociative Disorders	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Addictions/Substance	Dual Diagnosis	Pain Management
Aging	Eating Disorders	Personality Disorders
Anger Management	Family Dysfunction	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Gender Identity	Sexual Disorders
Bipolar Disorders	Grief/Loss	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Career/Employment Concerns	Interpersonal Relationships	Stress
Couple or Marital Issues	Life Transitions	Trauma/PTSD
Depression	Men's Issues	Women's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Seniors (60 +)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Caregivers	Military/Veterans
Alzheimer's	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Step Families
Cancer Patients	Interracial Families/Couples


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Dream Work or Analysis	Mediation
Body Centered Psychotherapy	Education Consultation	Meditation/Relaxation
Coaching	Gestalt	Psychoanalysis
Cognitive/Behavioral	Holistic	Schema Therapy
Crisis Intervention	Hypnosis	Sex Therapy
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)	Imago Relationship Therapy	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Individual
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Group	Supervision/Consultation


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Jewish	Muslim
Christian

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American

Asian

Hispanic


Professional Associations

Groups


Building Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence

Overcome negative self-talk, move beyond fears, make friends with yourself and set short term realistic goals to build self-confidence.

Group Focus:

Education/Personal Development

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
Educational

Member Age:

Adolescents (13-17)
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Perfect Perceptions, LLC Flourtown, PA 19031
Phone:	(215) 805-1742

Meeting Day:	Thursday
Meeting Time:	Afternoon Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly


Building Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence