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Hello! I am Mary Hales, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I obtained my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Medaille College in NY. I have over 15 years of experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential settings, community-based agencies, and private practice. My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, substance and other addictions, trauma, and abandonment, couples, and grief therapy, to name a few. I believe that each individual is unique, and it is important to address each client’s issues with an individualized personal approach, one that is relevant to the person and their current presenting problem. I approach counseling in a manner that empowers individuals to create positive change in their situations. My approach is to use a range of therapeutic modalities, to focus on the clients and their needs. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship in which clients can feel safe while discussing and exploring their problems. Counseling should be considered a journey of personal exploration, which may lead to major changes in your life perspectives and decisions. It takes courage to take the first steps towards seeking this journey of personal exploration for a more fulfilling and happier life. So, if you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to achieve your personal goals.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Hales. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mary is excellent and really helped me through a major transition period in my life of becoming a parent. I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mary has been such a source of introspection for me, giving insight and at times, leading tough discussions. I’m grateful.
Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Mary is amazeing and i knew it nearly instantly! She is patient and understanding.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Mary is a great listener who provides relevant feedback and positive support.
Written on Aug 05, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties
Mary is my first experience with a therapist. I can say without any doubts that I am getting better with every session. She is very supportive and listens to everything I have to say. She is very friendly and easy to talk to. I am very glad she is my therapist and I believe that no matter my concern Mary can help me get through it.
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Mary is a great counselor. I love her energy and the way she handles my sessions. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Mary is an excellent listener and has really impressive insights that have opened new ideas that I didn't anticipate. She is very friendly, understanding, and makes me feel at ease sharing difficult topics. She has even in a short time opened my mind to things I have been able to sit with and analyze about myself and what is important to me and for me. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Mary has been a wonderful source of inspiration and support in my life. She is calm, caring, and most importantly she believes in me and I truly feel that she wants me to become the best version of myself that I can be. My life is better because she is a part of it.
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mary is so thoughtful and empathetic. She really helps me get to the root of things and also to develop practical strategies for understanding and addressing issues.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love Mary she helping me discover why I feel the way I do.she tells me I can call text her anytime and that makes me feel good.I’m happy that I’m taking the first steps to better my mental health
Written on Mar 29, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mary has been very helpful! She is an amazing listener, and has the ability to provide support for a variety of situations!
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and anger management
Mary is wonderful! She’s so helpful. A great listener.
Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mary is flexible, concerned, comforting and gives you a sense of ease when talking about difficult situations. She has been so great for my journey of healing and self acceptance.
Written on Jan 08, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
East to talk to and flexible.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and coaching
Mary has been great! She has helped me so much!
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mary is caring, forthright, knowledgable and kind. She offers great support and follow up to things we discuss. Top notch counselor.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Mary has been a perfect fit for me. She has a gentle approach and often goes above and beyond to make sure I'm doing well. I have never had a therapist / counselor care so much and go out of their way as much as she does.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Mary has made my initial time in counseling seemless. She understands my needs, particularly in processing and handling the recent death of my mom, and offers insights and supports that are exactly what I need. I am grateful to have been paired with Mary.
Written on Aug 22, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Mary is a great listener and noticed things about me even over video that I would not have been able to figure out my self. She is easy to talk to and gives great advice.
Written on Jul 09, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mary is the best! She really understood my situation. I have been in tough situation for seven years after a very traumatic car accident. I've tried a few psychologist and gave up because they just gave you exercises to try. Mary actually listens, talks to you, and give you suggestions as well! Highly suggest her! ❤
Written on Jul 07, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Mary Hales holds a safe space, even over video, for our sessions. She listens deeply and I really feel respected and heard. Mary is able to help me make connections to life events that I’ve never made before. We have only been meeting for 2 sessions, but already I feel like we are getting serious work done.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
I adore her. Down to earth and non judge mental
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Mary is very encouraging and positive and has good suggestions on things to keep me moving forward. We have wasted some time in conversations bc I have to re-explain people or events in my life, I don't see her taking notes which might help over time.
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Mary is awesome because she allows you to find your goals, there is no force or overwhelming into a treatment plan- you figure it out together.
There is a developing respectful relationship that has truly benefited my life!
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Mary has a soft intentional approach and that works for me.
Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I appreciate Mary's expertise, professionalism, and caring.
Written on Feb 11, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
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