Nature Corner Counseling, PLLC

Margaret Stephenson, LCSW (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Certified Austism Specialist, Beginner to Advanced training on Neuro-Affirming Care (ASDCS)

Clinical Telemental Health Certified (CTMH)

Member National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

I left for the University of Texas at Austin right after highschool in 1987 and enrolled as a business/accounting major. I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be. It sounded like a normal job. I got a part time job at a bank.

Two years into college, I accidentally took a Social Work class because nothing else was available in the overcrowded university schedule.  My eyes were opened! I couldn't believe this was a job. I saw glowing sparks around the chalkboard scribblings that the passionate professor drew to describe basic Social Work values. I was hooked. This was a philosophy that respected human beings as whole people.  Now I saw a purpose in going to college. 

I transferred to the University of North Texas in Denton to follow my now-husband. I continued my Social Work degree and added a Psychology degree to it as well. I couldn’t learn enough. I then completed the Masters Program in Social work at UT Arlington.

I worked at domestic violence shelters, medical hospitals, psych hospitals, employee assistance programs, group practice, and managed care. I worked for a brilliant clinical director and attained my advanced clinical license.

Alongside work and having 3 children, I began to pursue my Phd in Social Work. I taught undergraduate Social Work classes and completed all of the coursework while doing research on Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Employee Assistance Programs. I decided not to complete the doctoral process and end with a PhD-ABD (all but dissertation). I was ready to “just” be a mom to my young kids.

A whole new journey through raising kids ensued -  From attachment parenting to alternative schooling in all its forms. I dove into educational philosophy which led my little family from homeschooling to cooperative education to Montessori to Waldorf to Unschooling. I followed in the footsteps of so many people educating their kids with a focus on their passions and learning styles. They have all become beautiful, perfect, unique adults following their own paths.

My deep interest in human emotions and behavior has led me to explore countless theories, philosophies, and ways of understanding the mind. At the core of everything I do is a desire to help others (and myself) find meaning, clarity, and self-acceptance.

For me, this means creating tools that encourage curiosity, self-reflection, and exploration—journals, workbooks, and resources that help you process life in your own way. I believe in asking big questions, noticing patterns, and making space for growth—without forcing rigid answers.

Self-therapy isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about learning to navigate life with more awareness, self-compassion, and authenticity.

My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate, and rooted in curiosity. I create self-therapy tools designed to help you explore your experiences, recognize your strengths, and develop strategies that align with your values—on your own terms.

With both lived experience and a Master’s in Social Work, I bring a deep understanding of neurodiversity, emotional processing, and self-guided healing. My background includes training in Autism, ADHD, Neuropsychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), person-centered approaches, and trauma-informed care.

I believe that self-exploration isn’t about fixing yourself—it’s about understanding yourself. Through journals, workbooks, and self-reflection tools, I hope to help you navigate stress, anxiety, and burnout in a way that feels right for you.