I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I work with children adolescents and adults of all ages for 40 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, coping with grief and loss, depression, OCD-obsessions and compulsions, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, relationship conflicts, developmental disabilities, disabilities of all types physical as well as emotional, autism, substance abuse and addictions. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
NY LCSW-R 032697
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Mary has been such a wonderful support for me in a time of need. She has been a pair of ears to hear out my concerns and struggles and has helped me discuss options for me to overcome issues I’ve been having personally and in my relationship. She is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience which certainly helped when I discussed issues with my relationship and work related issues that impacted the relationship. She has been an invaluable support that I needed during this time and I am very grateful for that!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I get very nervous talking to people, especially people I don’t know, and I am very comfortable talking with her
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues