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Mary Unruh-Tipton, LMFT

Addictions Trauma, Abuse Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hi! My name is Mary. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California for over 10 years. I earned my Master's of Science in Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling from San Francisco State University in 2003. I decided to pursue my Master's because I was working with people in my community--and saw the benefits that they were gaining from working with Therapists. I decided that that was a way I could help them even more! Before that, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women's Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Some of my previous work has included domestic violence, sexual assault, school-based therapy, institutional-based therapy, group therapy, individual and couples-based therapy, family therapy and art therapy.

I have extensive experience working with individuals and families who have presented with a wide variety of issues. Some of the more common issues include anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, and relationship issues. I work from a client-centered perspective, meeting the client where they are at regarding their need for help. Together, I work with the client to define their personal goals through the use of techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Addictions Trauma, Abuse Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues

Services offered

Video
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License information

CA LMFT 46307

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Unruh-Tipton. 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 wonderful! I tend to babble on about a million different things and she is great at helping me through it !

Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Mary has been in my life for some time now. She’s helps me tremendously with my anxiety and stress. She genuinely listens to what I have to say and understands me and always offers me advice that helps me think a lot more clearer when my mind gets cluttered. She’s not only my therapist but she’s grown to be my friend! Thanks Mary :)

Written on Jan 16, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching

Mary was wonderful to work with - warm, patient, friendly and fun but also very informative and direct. From her, I learned and realized invaluable information about issues I have been struggling with for many many years. She has played a pivotal role in my mental, emotional, and overall self development.

Written on Sep 28, 2020 after therapy with Mary for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Mary has been a wonderful counselor during this short time we have worked together and I’ve grown so much thanks to her suggested coping tools to the issues I have brought to her attention. I would consider continuing to work with her in the future and my counselor.

Written on Jun 17, 2020 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Mary is thoughtful, let's you speak your mind without judgment and offers insight without feeling burdened. She is so friendly and personable.

Written on May 30, 2020 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders

Mary responds promptly to messages, listens well and provides practical feedback. Grateful!

Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching