Margaret M. Tripp, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
So glad you found me! I knew that I wanted to be a psychologist from an early age. I believe strongly in the process of change and feel that most of today’s challenges can be managed by self-awareness and preparation. With now 20 years of experience I am more convicted than ever in individuals shaping and changing their outlook and managing their emotional and behavioral difficulties. I remain more passionate than ever about helping children, adolescents, and adults change their thinking and their circumstances to promote day-to-day satisfaction, growth, and well-being. Together, let’s make sure nothing is stopping you!
Treatment Style and Approach
I believe in customizing treatment for you. The best plan is determined based on what things you are most concerned by and how those things are most impacting your life. Ultimately, you have to grow comfortable talking to me and trusting me for treatment to work. My primary therapy style is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is a form of therapy that looks at how your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. By better tuning in to how you are thinking about and approaching demands, together you and I can pinpoint thinking patterns or expectations that hold you up and keep you from having the end result you want in each situation. I believe that showing you how to catch yourself in faulty thought processes and actions helps you maintain therapy gains long after formal treatment ends.
Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Depression/Withdrawal due to Anxiety
- School Phobia or Avoidance
- Professionals in Crisis
Adjustment Issues
- Adjustment to Transitions
- Adjustment to Acute or Chronic Illness
- Health Impairment in day to day living
- Pain Management
- Stress Management
Other Specialties
- Toilet Training (Enuresis/Encopresis/Withholding)
- Sleep Training
- Selective Mutism
- Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania)
- Skin Picking (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors)
More Details About My Specialties
I am a parent and community member in the trenches with you! I am fortunate to enjoy my dream job but I work hard to balance my professional and personal energy just like you.
Credentials
- Licensed Psychologist, 2003
- Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist
- Post-Doctoral Fellow
- Clinical Psychology Intern- Pediatric Track
- Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Psychiatry & Psychology Service
Education
- Doctorate of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)
- Masters of Science, Clinical Psychology (M.S.)
- University of North Texas, Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, Denton, Texas
- Bachelor of Science Psychology (B.S.), Magna Cum Laude with Honors
- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
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