Who I Help
Senior Executives
Navigate high-stakes leadership, manage burnout, and build lasting influence.
Managers & Directors
Develop your leadership voice and manage up, down, and sideways with confidence.
Senior Engineers
Translate technical excellence into leadership presence and career growth.
Pre-Seed Co-Founders
Align on vision, navigate conflict, and build a partnership that survives scale.
Couples
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and thrive together in demanding careers.
Individuals Dating
Break old patterns, build confidence, and date with clarity and intention.
Why Work With Me
I've spent 15 years coaching executives and professionals — from tech leaders at Google, Meta, and LinkedIn to physicians, professors, dentists, and entrepreneurs. I understand the unique pressures of high-stakes careers, regardless of industry.
But I also know that career success alone doesn't create a fulfilling life. That's why I take a "whole life" approach — helping you lead powerfully at work while building the relationships and well-being that sustain you.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I bring clinical depth that most coaches can't — grounded in evidence-based methods like CBT and the Gottman Method.
And everything we discuss is protected by therapist-level confidentiality — HIPAA-compliant .
Credential Highlights
Doctor of Psychology (PSY.D)
Gottman Method Certified Therapist
California Licensed Clinical Psychologist
UC Berkeley Graduate
International Coaching Federation (ICF) Member
Margaret Li, Psy.D.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) and executive coach based in Menlo Park. I earned my BA from UC Berkeley and have spent 15 years working with high-achieving professionals across Silicon Valley.
I specialize in helping leaders and high-performers navigate the unique pressures of tech — while building relationships and lives that thrive beyond work.
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
15 YEARS EXPERIENCE
MAANG EAP PROVIDER
ENGLISH · MANDARIN · CANTONESE
Endorsements
"Finding a clinician who truly understands both the psychological complexities and the Silicon Valley context is incredibly rare. Dr. Li is my go-to referral for executives who need more than surface-level coaching."
CaNZI wang, PHD, licensed Clinical psychologist
"I came to Dr. Li burned out and stuck. I was working 60-hour weeks, missing time with my kids, and still getting passed over for promotion. She helped me see that the problem wasn't working harder—it was how I was showing up. Within six months, I set boundaries I never thought possible, rebuilt my relationship with my manager, and got the promotion. I wish I'd found her years ago."
Senior Engineer, Google
"Before coaching, I thought the only path to promotion was sacrificing everything else. I was exhausted, disconnected from my partner, and honestly questioning whether tech was worth it. Dr. Li gave me tools I actually use—not just mindset stuff, but real strategies for managing up, setting boundaries, and advocating for myself. I'm now a Staff engineer and home for dinner most nights."
Senior Software Engineer, Meta
I’ve known Dr. Li for years, and I’ve always been struck by her unfiltered clarity. She’s incredibly sharp—she has this rare ability to cut through the noise of a complex situation and get straight to the heart of the matter with both compassion and total honesty.She brings 15 years of clinical depth to her work, but what really sets her apart is how well she understands the actual 'human' cost of high performance. For an executive navigating the volatility of a startup or the specific pressures of a first-gen career path, she’s the grounded, unflinching partner you need. She is incredibly intuitive, and she helps you find your footing so you can actually lead with confidence.
Rachna Rangan, PsyD, PhD,Licensed Clinical Psychologist
"I was all-in on my startup and completely absent at home. Dr. Li helped me rebuild boundaries I didn't think were possible as a founder. I'm still scaling the company—but now I make school drop-off and have real conversations with my wife again."
Co-Founder, Series A Startup
Let’s build success that lasts.
I work with a small number of clients at a time. Book a free 15-minute consultation to explore what's possible for your leadership path.