Margaret Bick, MA, ATR-P she/her

Counselor & Art Therapist

Margaret is a passionate and trauma-informed art therapist based in Chicago, Illinois, who brings warmth, creativity, and authenticity to her work with clients. With her Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy from Adler University, Margaret supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, identity development, and life transitions. She believes in the healing power of creativity, cultural humility, and genuine human connection. With a background in fine arts and community service, Margaret blends evidence-based approaches with expressive arts therapy to meet clients where they are and guide them toward meaningful personal growth.

Margaret uses an integrative approach grounded in person-centered care, trauma-informed frameworks, and social justice values. She incorporates both verbal and non-verbal expressive modalities to support diverse clients. She meets clients with compassion, curiosity, and creativity, holding space for each person’s complexity while fostering empowerment and emotional safety.

Areas of Expertise

Art Therapy for mental health and emotional expression
Trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth
Substance use and recovery support
Body image
Grief, loss, and identity exploration
Self-purpose
Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
LGBTQIA+ affirming and culturally responsive care
Life transitions and adjustment issues
Community-based healing and empowerment

Therapeutic Modalities Practiced

Person-Centered Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Multicultural and Social Justice Informed Care
Expressive Arts Therapy / Expressive Arts Continuum
Narrative Therapy
Feminist Therapy
CBT, DBT, ACT, REBT
Reality Therapy/Choice Theory
Psychodynamic Concepts

Health At Every Size (HAES®) aligned
- As a HAES® aligned therapist, I am committed to practicing and advocating for: size inclusivity, health enhancement, respectful care, eating for well-being, and life-enhancing movement. Check out the Association for Size Diversity's statement of the HAES® Principles here.