I am a family and marriage counselor with experience working with adolescents, individuals and couples, I respect that personal growth is individualized and I honor the client's own sense of self reflection. I am an active listener and see the client and therapist connection as the basis of co-creators of healing for the client.
I have experience in grief counseling, CBT, depression, anxiety using a myriad of approaches.
I am a Christian but do not promote any dogmas that do not fit with the client's growth and focus.
I draw upon my own life experiences ( I've been married for 50 years) as well as documented relationship work in my ongoing continuing education for relationship therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
TX LPC 16477
TX LMFT 4982
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She has been amazing at helping me through this journey! She responds to all my messages and checks in with me. She listens and offer amazing counsel but also gives me practical things that I can practice on my own. She really wants full healing for you!
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Mary Lynn for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Mary has been a blessing to me. She listens and also gives me feedback. I feel a lot better about where I am in my life thanks to her help and expertise. I highly recommend Mary ❤️
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Mary Lynn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have absolutely loved my sessions with Lynn (Mary) she is wonderful at her job and has helped and continues to help me overcome so many obstacles. I am so grateful I was paired with Lynn! I can’t say enough great things about her.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Mary Lynn for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
She’s a beautiful person inside and out! Genuine, fun, and knowledgeable. She really listens and gives sound advice. I trust her experience and take on things. Also, she has an effortless way of sharing her expertise while presenting real-life applications. She’s a major blessing in my life!
Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Mary Lynn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mary is an exceptional therapist who has offered invaluable insights and wisdom, guiding me through my challenges. I'm profoundly grateful for her support in overcoming my issues.
Written on Nov 17, 2023 after therapy with Mary Lynn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mary is wonderful. Very responsive and encouraging. I feel like she really takes the time to learn who you are and is empathetic to your feelings.
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Mary Lynn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse