- Addictions
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver stress
About Mary
She focuses on practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and trying new ways of coping. Her approach is trauma-informed and aims to recognize how past experiences affect present behavior.
Mary works with people facing chronic illness, cancer, aging concerns, and chronic pain where these issues touch mood and daily functioning. She also offers support around less commonly discussed areas such as kink, BDSM, and alternative sexual cultures, and with people who identify with dependent or antisocial personality patterns.
Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical practice in Oklahoma and a steady focus on addictions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts interventions to each person's situation. Sessions are conducted in English.
To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
License and NPI on record
- LPC
- Oklahoma · LPC04953
- NPI
- 1871752097
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addictions and related concerns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and on developing clear, testable alternative skills. This method helps with cravings, low mood, and patterns that undermine daily functioning.Trauma-informed strategies pay attention to how past events shape current reactions and safety in the relationship. These techniques involve pacing the work, validating responses, and teaching grounding or regulation skills that can be used between sessions. For people managing chronic illness or caregiver stress, problem-solving methods help break down practical hurdles and set achievable steps.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than assuming one method fits all. Clients can expect the therapist to check in about what is working and to adjust plans over time.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that focus on immediate concerns. Phone sessions typically use less bandwidth and can be a quicker way to reconnect, while video sessions allow for more visual feedback; discuss which format best fits your circumstances when you schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions that often leave people unsure what comes next.
How does she approach someone who feels without direction?
Mary uses practical, evidence-based techniques and trauma-informed care to identify unhelpful patterns and test new coping strategies.
What experience does she bring to these issues?
She has 17 years of clinical experience primarily focused on addictions and related concerns in Oklahoma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working from Oklahoma.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not career, financial or medical advice, and no therapist can promise a particular result.
If you are thinking about harming yourself, or you are in danger, contact a crisis line or emergency services. The numbers are at the foot of this page.