Mary Kay Schultz

Mary Kay Schultz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Mary Kay lists life purpose among her areas of focus and helps people who are unsure what comes next after a major shift.

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and chooses whatever works best for each person. That can include skills taught in family or school settings, support linked to 12-step approaches when addiction is present, or faith-based counseling when clients prefer a biblical perspective. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth rather than overly clinical.

Her background spans schools, hospitals, emergency rooms, inpatient and outpatient programs, and community crisis work. She has experience building programs, supervising students and staff, and training youth volunteers for a suicide hotline. Those roles shaped how she responds when life changes fast and feels overwhelming.

Mary Kay pays particular attention to people who feel dismissed by systems such as healthcare, housing, or the justice system. She stays with the case to help find a clearer, more stable path forward. That practical persistence is part of her approach.

She is licensed as an LCSW in New Jersey and Missouri. Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How evidence-based work translates to online sessions

Mary Kay uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and coping strategies. One common approach involves teaching concrete coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. These methods help when daily routines, work pressures, or sudden life changes make it hard to function.

Another approach she uses is problem-focused work around addiction and trauma, which combines structured support with referrals to community resources like 12-step groups when appropriate. This type of work helps people break recurring patterns and build clearer next steps after a setback.

Finding the best approach is part of the collaborative process. She will work with clients to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress or challenges emerge. That collaboration helps keep sessions practical and relevant to what feels most useful.

The biography notes telehealth care and licensing across states, but confirm current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions may be useful when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Discuss format options when scheduling to match sessions with everyday life.