As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts.
I bring a compassionate, faith-informed approach to counseling, with particular expertise in supporting older adults, caregivers, and families experiencing transitions. My work centers on empowering individuals to develop stronger communication skills, build self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful personal growth.
I have deep experience supporting families through unique challenges, including blended family dynamics, adoption, foster care experiences, and aging-related transitions. My approach is rooted in understanding each person's individual journey, offering supportive guidance that honors their personal experiences and strengths.
Whether you're struggling with stress, relationship issues, or seeking support during significant life changes, I'm committed to creating a safe, understanding environment where healing and personal transformation can occur.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
PA LCSW CW014717
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I truly think Mary Alice is a very good therapist and I would recommend her to anybody. She’s very professional she she’s very understanding and she helps me see things and more than one way and that helps me make the best decisions I can. I think anybody that sees Mary Alice would be blessed.
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Mary Alice for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
Very down to earth and very understanding of my problems. Never made me feel misunderstood or unseen. Gave me a place to say my worries without worry and helped me word out emotions that I didn't know where to place.
Written on Sep 12, 2025 after therapy with Mary Alice for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excellent therapist
Written on Jul 27, 2025 after therapy with Mary Alice for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Mary Alice is helpful and informative.
Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mary Alice, is kind, listens, considerate and supportive which is what I need this year completing an MFA in studio art and being a mom, grandmom, of a very large family.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mary Alice was a great fit for me! I learned a great deal from our session and plan on meeting with her again soon. Her kindness and true caring nature spoke loudly throughout our time together!
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety