I am licensed in Louisiana with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, communication issues, and general life adjustments. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LCSW 3488
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Mary is an excellent therapist! She’s a great listener and balances validating your experiences with pushing you to think from all perspectives.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amazing lady and a great person to have as a therapist.
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Mary is an incredible therapist and a great listener. She provided me with many tools to manage stress and anger, which made a huge difference in my daily life. Mary helped me navigate some of the darkest and most stressful moments, not only in my personal life but also in my relationships. Her guidance was compassionate, insightful, and always tailored to my needs. I’m deeply grateful for all her support, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful and effective therapy.
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mary is a phenominal resource
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very compassionate and allows you to get out what you need and listens but then gives you feedback and ways to help you improve your life or approach things in a positive way. She’s amazing!
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mary is so sweet, she’s amazing at advice, tips and just everything
Can’t brag enough
Love her
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes