About Me
Good job! You are already taking your first step to helping yourself. I am warm and inviting with various things to look at (if you choose video sessions), items to fidget with (you’ll find out when we work together), and of course me to talk to.
I use various techniques like REBT, CBT and ACT (and others) which are forms of therapy, however most of my clients state “we are just talking, or wow you are really good at this.” I let them know it’s not me: I am simply “reframing” what you; my future has stated to me back to you in a non-judging way. You hear it for yourself and I give you the credit for trusting me enough to share and hear your own information.
I also try to help my clients reframe to see the positives in their life, no matter how small. I convey to all of my clients that this is a ‘judge free’ space and they will never be judged by me. I want them to feel comfortable and realize that the work they are doing comes from them, not from me, and I will be in that judge-free space with them so they will not be alone. I provide a safe space to be mad, sad, happy, or any way you choose to feel.
I am no stranger to working with mental health clients and have worked with people that have depression, personality disorders, trauma, grief and anxiety disorders to name a few. I most recently spent time providing therapy providing outpatient service to those with dual-diagnosis at a substance and alcohol abuse facility and prior to that with schools for kids aged five to college. I also have experience working with inmates in a prison and jail. I have worked with those who want to discuss sexual identity and questioning their gender. I enjoy all aspects of working with clients but love to see them take time to realize the important things in life -
I will be available in the virtual office world on Mondays 3 pm to 6 pm, Tuesdays 3 pm to 6pm, Wednesday from 7 am to 3 pm, Thursdays 7 am to 3 pm. Although these hours are subject to change I invite you to ask for details or special accommodations. I want to let you know that I do check for messages throughout the day each day. Please be respectful and understand that everyone, like you is very important and deserves my undivided attention. I will respond to your message at my earliest convenience. Weekends may take a little longer as they are not my typical working hours.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Grief , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Attachment Issues , Avoidant Personality , Blended Family Issues , Body Image , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
IA LMHC 088801
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Koch. 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.
She listens to how you feel
Mary is sweet, caring, funny, and a great listener. She makes me feel heard qnd gives me useful tools to help me in my mental health journey.
Mary is lovely. She is always willing to listen to my woes. She offers Alot of support and really good advice.
I have had multiple counseled experiences in the past and very few actually good. Mary has been such a wonderful therapist. Every session I leave feeling like she truly helped me to dig deeper and see things that I could never see in myself. That is a big thing for me because I feel like I am pretty self aware and don’t feel like therapist in the past we’re helping me dig much deeper than I already did on my own. Mary has given me great analogies to better understand my circumstances and myself. She is great at picking up the smallest things from stuff I have repeated over and over again and have never caught. I’ve only had 3 sessions thus far and therapy with Mary has already made such a huge impact on my life
She listens to my Concerns
Very nice person.
I have had a really bad experience with therapy in the past so I was very nervous and reluctant to meet with Mary but she was amazing and I love it!
Mary Jo has been my rock during an insanely rocky time in my life. She listens, doesn’t judge, and counsels straightforwardly in a way that truly focuses me. She’s amazing.
So far, I am mew to the app, but my experience has been very good! Mary always takes time to answer to my messages fast and to accommodate me into her schedule!!
Mary is a fun personality and a joy to work with! She creates such a dynamic and open atmosphere for allowing me to express what's on my mind. I enjoy her insight and ability to apply many different techniques to the counseling process and she is very quick to respond. I'm so happy I made the decision to start online counseling!