Mary Aubrey M.S.W. L.I.C.S.W.
I’ve been working as a therapist for 40 years in a wide variety of settings. These include college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention and hospital based services. I have also maintained a private practice along the way. I enjoy working with a wide range of individuals of all ages and varying backgrounds and lifestyles.
I earned my M.S.W. degree in 1985 from Smith College School for Social Work. Prior to that, I was working in the field with a Masters in Counseling.
I am licensed in Massachusetts as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
I work collaboratively with people, which means I’m interested in understanding as much as I can about what you’re thinking and feeling about the challenges you’re facing right now. You might be feeling stressed, anxious, angry, or confused. I want to hear about this from your point of view. Together we can set goals and discuss ways to track your progress. This is how we ensure the therapy is working for you.
I have considerable experience with anxiety and panic, depression, relationships, managing stress, addictions, eating disorders, work-related conflict, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), family conflict, loss and grief.
The approaches that I draw on for my therapeutic work include solution focused, cognitive behavioral, family systems and stages of change (Prochaska).
In this time of Covid-19 many of us are facing unexpected anxiety, unanticipated challenges, and/or an intensification of issues that were previously manageable. Shelter-in-place policies are an extreme disruption to routines of work, family, and social life. This is when reaching out for help is tremendously important.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 1015299-1
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Mary is wonderful. She’s an amazing listener and really helps you open up, even when you don’t realize you are. I’ve learned so much about myself and grown a ton while working with her. I would recommend her to anyone!!
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Mary for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Mary has been very patient and offers helpful guidance with how I approach life and my relationships. She is a great listener and is responsive and personable.
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I'm only 2 weeks in but Mary knows her apples. She's spent extra time out of session with helpful diary's and tasks. Really enjoying her advice and I feel it will definitely make me achieve my long term goals. Thanks Mary
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mary is a great counselor. She is extremely honest and kind. I felt genuinely understood and cared for. She not only listened to me intently, but she also sent me helpful links and worksheets that allowed me to keep working on my processing and healing outside of therapy too. I knew I was thought of because she reached out to me to check up on me. I truly feel lucky that I was matched with her.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mary is so kind and compassionate. I feel so lucky to be able to talk to her.
Written on Aug 04, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mary is a wonderful and very welcoming therapist who is great at listening and is very empathetic. She's always looking to send new resources to clients and find the best ways to help, especially for people within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd