I am well versed in GLBT issues, couples therapy, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other sensitive areas. My goal is to help make life more meaningful and fulfilling. As a teacher, school counselor and therapist of over 20 years, I see the pain that life can take us through. I offer hope and support with non-judgment, compassion, and empathy.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Jealousy, Midlife Crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexuality, Workplace Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems
TX LPC 68491
WI LPC 10649-125
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Mary is a great therapist. She is helping get through this difficult time.
Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I first met with Mary back in 2019, towards the end anyways. I had just been through a pretty violent and manipulative domestic relationship. The relationship lasted 5 long years. Needless to say I had developed some serious self esteem, personal value, and identity issues as a result. I didn’t think I deserved better. I wanted my ex to LEARN and CHANGE. But I wanted my therapy to make ME better, so maybe my ex would also want to get better too. Mary helped me realize that I needed to grow for ME. NOT for anyone else. She helped me identify opportunities for growth and development, and helped get me the tools needed for real change to happen. 10/10 would recommend Mary!!
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Experienced, caring, responsive. Thank you so much, Mary.
Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt
I have been meeting with Mary for the past couple of months and couldn't be happier. After several failed attempts to find a counselor on BetterHelp that would work for me, Mary showed up and changed my opinion of the site! Mary is sensitive but truthful, objective but understanding, extremely empathetic and kind, and she's a joy to talk with. Thank you Mary, for being great.
Written on Mar 26, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mary has been an absolute angel to my venting. With a counselor that is well versed in LGBTQ community, it was easy to talk to her about my problems that I couldn't talk to other individuals about. Speaking with her made me feel confident and comfortable knowing someone was not dismissing of my beliefs or concerns.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Mary for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Mary was great. She was attentive and responsive. She gave great suggestions. She was also able to relate to me or be understanding enough to communicate with me about certain subjects. I'm not sure that I got a complete healing from my counseling session but I'm greatful for the experience and conversations with her.
Written on Aug 25, 2019 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes