Mary Yost

Mary Yost is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in New Hampshire with 29 years of experience. She works with people dealing with depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem problems, and issues around life purpose.

She helps people who are coping with big life transitions, caregiver stress, or the strain of chronic illness and pain. She also supports those affected by adoption and foster care experiences, aging concerns, divorce and separation, and cancer-related challenges. Her practice addresses communication problems, commitment and codependency issues, and feelings of emptiness.

In sessions she uses practical methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets her address moods, relationship patterns, and the behaviors that keep people stuck. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, workable steps forward.

Mary describes her style as adaptive and person-centered. She listens for how past attachment patterns affect current relationships. She also works on skills such as emotion regulation, clearer communication, and breaking cycles tied to substance use or codependent behavior.

People often come to her feeling unsure what comes next. She helps them sort priorities, try practical changes, and notice what matters most. The approach balances symptom-focused tools with attention to values and meaning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values rather than fighting every difficult feeling. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for depression, anxiety, and behavior changes related to addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will discuss what matters to the client and try methods that fit their goals and preferences. The choice of techniques is collaborative and can shift as needs change.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue care during relocations or when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals use these options to maintain regular contact and keep practical momentum between appointments.