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Greetings, my name is Mary Dawn Weston, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Alabama. I am absolutely passionate about this field and working with clients to enhance their lives by reducing stress and negative outcomes. We will work together pursuing resolution to your identified needs by utilizing evidence-based therapies such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and other modalities. My pledge is to always start where you are with confidence, clarity, and compassion. With 8 years' experience in the field plus a lifetime of diverse personal experience, I would be honored to help aid with issues, resources, or any mental health concerns you may have. My specialties include PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction, Co-Dependency, Domestic Violence, Marital/Relationship issues, OCD, Phobias, and Anger Management. Thank you for your time and consideration in building a trusting and effective partnership. ~Mary Dawn
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, 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
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She’s an amazing therapist! Best I’ve ever had.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Mary Dawn is amazing. She helped me through a really bad time and I love working with her. She helped me find a path back to myself and my strengths and is making me more comfortable with my weaknesses. Or showing me tools to strengthen them. She's the best.
Written on Apr 16, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Mary Weston is a great therapist. I’m 64 and have been through my share of therapists and shrinks. Ms. Weston is the only one who has ever listened to me and offered strategies to help me feel better that are working. I have been able to work through my issues with her help. She even checks in on me when we aren’t even scheduled to make sure I’m okay. I really have never had such a dedicated and caring healthcare professional involved in my care and I’m so grateful to Better Help for matching me with her.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mary has been very insightful. She has helped me understand so much I such a short time. I’m in shock actually how enlightened I am in one month.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Mary Dawn is absolutely an incredible therapist. Not only does she have an extensive clinical, research, and practical background, but she is quite relatable and easy to talk with.
She has an almost uncanny sense of when I am ready to dig deep into something I've listed as an area I want to explore (with a host of resources to help), or when I simply need a wide open listening ear to download my week, thought and experiences. Even when it's the latter, she still asks gentle, insightful questions that remind me that while sometimes we're all just coping with life's challenges, she's here to help me move forward and grow.
Every single session has ended with something that helps me in my process, and that's a very special quality in a therapist.
Written on Feb 05, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Mary is a wonderful and compassionate therapist. She has been so supportive and understanding that it has allowed me to understand things about myself I never did. Working with her has made, and will continue making me stronger. I will always appreciate the work she does and her advocacy of me, even when I don't have the strength to advocate for myself.
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Ms. Weston was very kind, caring, and explained my underlying issues in a very straightforward and relatbale manner. She helped me in a time when I needed someone to listen and couldn't find services in person. Ms. Weston is amazing, and Better Help is what was missing from the mental health sphere for so long.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Mary has been nothing but caring and supportive. She challenges me to be honest with myself and look at things for what they are. She hears me and lets me express myself fully without judgment or negativity. I always enjoy my conversations with her, and would gladly recommend her to anyone else who struggles with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and/or personal growth!
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Having Mary Dawn Weston as my therapist has absolutely changed my life for the better. I’ve made more progress with her than I have with any other therapist in my life. She’s so genuine, unique, encouraging and strong. I admire her very much and would totally recommend her to anyone seeking positive life change.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Mary is very easy to talk to. Love her flexibility & concern for me.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
May has been a wonderful therapist and I've learned a lot from her. It hasn't been long but I'm so pleased by how well we connect. I highly recommend Mary because she is passionate about what she does and very experienced. I strongly believe this time with her will help me significantly.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Great therapist works well and listens to people. Alot of knowledge and goes at your pace. She is excellent
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Mary is a very good therapist. She has real world experience as well as the educational background to go through the science behind phycology. She is a definite asset to better help and to her clients. I love working with her and it always helps me to see things from other perspectives and helps me work through the challenges of my life. She has inspired me to start my college career as a Phycology Major with a focus on mental health. She has shown me a brighter future for myself to heal and come full circle to come back and help others.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Mary is a very caring, non-judgemental, great therapist. I love her methods of teaching and helping me to understand my past trauma and childhood patterns. She is well-versed and highly experienced in her field with trauma and addiction / habits. I am so grateful for my time with her.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She understands and listens to me when we have our sessions. She has offered a lot of great advice and I’m happy she is my therapist. I feel very comfortable with her.
Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mary has a unique set of expertise that she knows is not for everyone, and she’s very upfront and professional about it from the beginning and allows you to decide for yourself if you resonate with her. She’s a very good listener and a huge resource and asset to any journey you go on to better yourself. She is one of my most trusted sources for anything I’m going through and I’m very thankful for her and for BetterHelp for bringing us together!
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Awesome
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
She is very sweet very compassionate she explains everything to the best of her ability and allows more explanation if needed
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I didn't know what to expect. I haven't tried therapy before, but she's fantastic. I have a hard time opening up on anything that's really bothering me to the point I hide it from myself. I've come to realize that a lot of of my work stress that was my initial issue wasn't the actual cause. It was my Dad's health problems and how it's impacting my family. It was just easier to try to deal with work stress than acknowledge what's happening to my Dad. I didn't even realize that was what was happening until she pointed it out to me.
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Appreciate her compassion towards what I’m going through and attention to details specific to my life, she takes good notes and always remembers clearly where we left off
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s the greatest!
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very sweet, always listens. Never feel judged for the vulnerable feelings we cover.
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Compassionate, kind, supportive, experienced.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
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