I am licensed in North Carolina with 25 years of professional work experience. For the last several years I have worked with military members and their families. I am a veteran myself, though I have worked with a wide variety of people. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Your past does not have to determine your future. I look forward to joining you on your journey.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 10830
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Mary is very uplifting. She is easy to reach when needed. She focuses and emphasizes on the positive parts of your life. I enjoy her process!!
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very attentive, knowledgeable, and open minded.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mary is a wonderful listener, gives ample space to speak and feel emotions without intrusive opinions; and has incredible knowledge to intrapersonal relationships. While we are early on in our relationship, I’ve had much therapy experience and have been thrilled with her expertise early on. Highly recommend!
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Mary has been compassionate, insightful, and supportive of us , as we have transitioned to retirement, and coped with our son’s alcoholism. She also has challenged us with questions and is awesome at engaging us until we reach resolution.
Thank you, Mary. We will miss you and feel like we can always get back in touch. You are a blessing!
Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and parenting issues
She is awesome! She gets me and checks in on me often. I am very thankful for her!!
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I am beyond blessed to have Marry as my counselor. I trust her advice and feel like I have known her much longer than a month
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief