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.
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
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
FL LMFT MT2223
NC LMFT 1622
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.
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