As a licensed therapist in both Florida and North Carolina, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's most complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding human experiences across diverse contexts, with specialized expertise in relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
I offer a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can explore their emotional landscapes, develop resilience, and cultivate meaningful change. My practice focuses on addressing a wide range of concerns, including relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, anxiety, and personal healing.
Drawing from extensive clinical training, I am committed to meeting each client exactly where they are—honoring their unique journey and supporting their individual path toward emotional wellness. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, seeking deeper self-understanding, or working through significant life changes, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, person-centered, and tailored to your specific needs and goals. I believe in empowering clients to discover their inherent strengths and create sustainable strategies for personal growth and emotional well-being.
Professional experience
26 yrs in practice
RelationshipsTrauma, AbuseParenting issuesSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Mary Neal. 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.
Dr. Neal is absolutely amazing. I truly love every session with her. She makes me feel so comfortable so I don’t have to worry when I’m talking to her.
Written on May 21, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wonderful!! She has helped me so much already
Written on May 08, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I feel seen and heard. I feel like a weight lifted just after our first call.
Written on Apr 20, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Neal is not only an incredible listener but provides valuable solutions. In just a few sessions, I have noticed a drastic change in my happiness.
Written on Apr 19, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Neal is awesome!
Written on Apr 10, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Mary has been such a great help to me. Responsive and she listens and wants to get to know you so she can help you.
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Neal is amazing! She listens, is judgment free, fair, and offers great feedback. She’s also patient and will talk about whatever you need as many times as you need. I definitely recommend her!
Written on Feb 20, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So insightful, so encouraging, so focused on helping break patterns and leave feeling encouraged and productive.
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She's great!
Written on Dec 29, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Neal is an outstanding therapist. She has been instrumental in helping me navigate anxiety, family challenges, and various life struggles. Her compassion and listening skills are exceptional. I feel truly fortunate to have her as my therapist and would highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 27, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She has been so helpful with my anxiety. She has provided me a multitude of tools, strategies, and ideas to help me through my issues. She transformed my outlook and perspective on my life’s anxieties to confidence. She challenges me to get better one step at a time. I really have no words to describe how impactful she has changed my life in just a few months. Thank you so much Dr. Neal!
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr, Neal's comments are very helpful.
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 4 months on issues concerning grief
She is very compassionate and validates your feelings and situation you are going theiugh
Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Dr. Neal is a patient listener who considers her responses carefully and draws from a well of both knowledge and wisdom. She knows how to tell the truth when it hurts to hear, but also is exceptionally kind and sensitive to pain. There is no one I could more highly recommend.
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Mary has been a great therapist and offered useful insights and techniques to help during a difficult time.
Written on Sep 16, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Neal has already made a difference working in my life within just 4-5 sessions. She is kind, listen wells, and communicates in a way that makes me feel safe, validated, and understood. I can already tell a difference and look forward to the progress I’ll make over time working with her! Thank you Dr. Neal for your positive impact on my life!
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr.Neal is a really nice therapist different from the ones I had before she is really great at listening and opening your eyes to different ideas and methods and she also great at making the conversation feel light and smooth and not like an interview
Written on Aug 15, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
I love the stress and pressure free environment that she brings to our appointments
Written on Jul 30, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
So far she has been very understanding and asks questions that make me stop and think
Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Neal has been a great help! She is helping me find ways to better my relationship and working life. Thank you.
Written on Jun 29, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. Neal has been so good about meeting me where I am and giving me tools to work through problems or obstacles. She’s fantastic!
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
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