About Margarita Paredes, PsyD

Having grown up in the Dominican Republic, England, and the United States, Margarita understands what it’s like to start over and build a new life. Using this experience, she helps children, adolescents, and adults overcome challenging experiences and even thrive in the face of adversity. When working with young children and parents, she focuses on early-childhood mental health through a trauma-informed lens. She believes relationships can heal. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, she serves the Latinx community in a culturally sensitive manner.

Education & Certifications

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Illinois School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A.) Brandeis University

Bachelor of Arts in Women s Studies (B.A.) Brandeis University

Conditions Treated

Anxiety / Panic Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Adjustment Disorder (major life change, grief, divorce)
Developmental / Intellectual Disorders - Includes Autism Spectrum Disorders and Learning Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Issues with Parent / Child
Developmental D/O
LGBTQI+ Related Needs
Post-Partum Depression
Single Incident/Shock
Developmental Trauma/Complex PTSD
Pregnancy / Post-Partum Conditions
PTSD / Trauma and Stress Related Disorders