Margaret Hormenoo, LCMHC

Margaret Hormenoo is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and relationship concerns. She speaks English, Akan, Ewe, and Twi, and brings 17 years of experience to her North Carolina practice. Her work centers on respectful listening and practical steps clients can use day to day.

Clients often come with immigration stress, multicultural concerns, or end-of-life and hospice-related questions. Hormenoo draws on a multicultural perspective to understand how culture, family history, and life transitions shape feelings and choices. She makes space for each person’s story before suggesting ways forward.

Her approach blends several methods to match what a client needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for clear patterns of thought and behavior that cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people notice their values and take small actions that matter. Attachment-based ideas inform how past relationships influence current ones.

Sessions focus on straightforward conversation, practical tools, and real-life practice between meetings. Clients learn skills to manage strong emotions, handle grief, and improve communication. Margaret aims to be collaborative and down-to-earth while tailoring work to each person’s goals.

People can expect an emphasis on cultural respect and compassionate support. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes, with attention to what fits a person’s life and background.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Online sessions with Margaret use methods that translate well to remote formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it often involves homework and simple exercises that clients can do between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action despite uncomfortable feelings, using short mindfulness exercises and value-based tasks. Attachment-informed work looks at how past relationship patterns show up now and uses conversations and behavioral experiments to shift those patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Margaret works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and everyday life. She will talk through options, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps the client make steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and use of worksheets on screen. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, between-session coaching, and follow-up reflections. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while still working on important goals.