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Mary Brieske, LPC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am well versed in GLBT issues, couples therapy, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other sensitive areas. My goal is to help make life more meaningful and fulfilling. As a teacher, school counselor and therapist of over 20 years, I see the pain that life can take us through. I offer hope and support with non-judgment, compassion, and empathy.

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Chronic pain illness and disability, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexuality, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 68491

WI LPC 10649-125

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Brieske. 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.

Only had a few sessions with Mary, and she has helped me greatly! Excited to continue to work with her.

Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

Mary is a great therapist. She is helping get through this difficult time.

Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

From day one Mary has been amazing, quick to respond to requests, very flexible in scheduling sessions, and extremely helpful and patient during our sessions. I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking about doing virtual counseling.

Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 10 months

I first met with Mary back in 2019, towards the end anyways. I had just been through a pretty violent and manipulative domestic relationship. The relationship lasted 5 long years. Needless to say I had developed some serious self esteem, personal value, and identity issues as a result. I didn’t think I deserved better. I wanted my ex to LEARN and CHANGE. But I wanted my therapy to make ME better, so maybe my ex would also want to get better too. Mary helped me realize that I needed to grow for ME. NOT for anyone else. She helped me identify opportunities for growth and development, and helped get me the tools needed for real change to happen. 10/10 would recommend Mary!!

Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

Experienced, caring, responsive. Thank you so much, Mary.

Written on Apr 27, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt

I have been meeting with Mary for the past couple of months and couldn't be happier. After several failed attempts to find a counselor on BetterHelp that would work for me, Mary showed up and changed my opinion of the site! Mary is sensitive but truthful, objective but understanding, extremely empathetic and kind, and she's a joy to talk with. Thank you Mary, for being great.

Written on Mar 26, 2021 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd