Hello, my name is Mary Alice Emert. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. I earned a Bachelor degree in Sociology at University of Pittsburgh and a Master Degree in Social Work also at University of Pittsburgh. While there I earned a certificate in Child Welfare.
My experience is in individual, couples and family counseling. I have owned my own private practice for nearly 20 years in which I have been successful in helping people sort out some of their unique life challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, parenting issues and many others.
I believe in treating my clients with genuine care, compassion and respect. I do this utilizing a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, insight oriented therapy, structural therapy and others. While the details of your unique situation may be different than others, I assure you I will do my very best to help you find comfort and peace in your life situation.
While it is a difficult decision to reach out for help, that is the biggest step toward attaining your treatment goals. Having taken that step we can begin to develop a strong therapeutic relationship. We will begin that relationship by building trust in the fact that our work together will be completely confidential and professional as well as competent. My compassion for others, my professional experience and life experience has provided me with the tools necessary to help meet your expectations. I do look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
PA LCSW CW014717
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Alice Emert. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mary Alice was a great fit for me! I learned a great deal from our session and plan on meeting with her again soon. Her kindness and true caring nature spoke loudly throughout our time together!
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I am early on into the counseling process however I feel that she has already helped me in identifying needs and coming up with goals and staying on track during therapy sessions. I am very hopeful in this process.
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I think she was caring and understanding and she’s good at her job
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
Mary is an amazing therapist, well versed, well spoken, empathetic and listens well. I only had a few sessions, but during that time, I learned much from Mary, and she knew what way to point the conversation to get me answers I needed. I highly recommend Mary and appreciate her work ethic.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Lovely person, receptive to my concerns
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Mary Alice for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mary is exactly what I need. She is kind and wise and gives me more in 30 minutes than I believed possible. Very grateful to have found such a good match in her.
Written on Apr 15, 2023 after therapy with Mary Alice for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts