Margaret W. Berton, PHD

earned my Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Texas Woman’s University in 1994, and my predoctoral internship was at Galveston University (1994-1995), and my postdoctoral residency at North East Independent School district (NEISD) in 1995. Then I practiced at the same school district as a psychologist until 2000. In 1997, I started my independent psychology practice, starting out part-time and moving to full-time in 2000. My undergraduate major was music therapy, which helped to fuel my process-oriented work and interest in the therapeutic application of creativity. My graduate program focused on the Family Systems Model. This model states that individuals are part of a larger system that includes their families of origin, families by marriage or partnership, communities and religious, cultural and ethnic communities.

Dr. Berton's reviews demonstrate an overwhelming sense of appreciation and gratitude from her patients - every positive review profiles her personable, compassionate, responsive, and solution-driven therapeutic qualities. In particular, patients discover that her sessions significantly uplift their moods and mental health quality. They highly recommend her to anyone searching for a therapist who is an amazing listener, relatable, and easy to get along with. Dr. Berton effectively encourages her patients to communicate and create a therapeutic experience that provides solutions, supportive friendships, and, most importantly, acknowledges their humanity. Many of her patients have benefited from her therapy, especially if they are new and have communication challenges.