My name is Mary Marks and I speak both English and Spanish. I have a Bachelor's in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work. As a psychotherapist/clinician I work with adults struggling with biopsychoscial stressors and managing all psychiatric symptoms. I also do medication management and am knowledgeable in psychotropic medications. My main modality is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Therapy for anxiety. I use Motivational Interviewing and psycho-education to guide patients to better coping and understanding their issues. Awareness and Mindfulness techniques, as well as managing stress through better self-care and modifying negative self-talk are my specialties. The therapeutic relationship and the rappor and trust established in this alliance as well as compassionate and supportive listening are paramount in healing and self-development. Helping clients to gain insight into their issues and resolving conflicts are valuable therapeutic goals. I also help clients process trauma, grief, and loss particularly related to the COVID 19 Pandemic.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LCSW 090963-01
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I am extremely grateful for the insight my therapist gives me or helps me realize in the issues I share with her. Very helpful in reminding me to practice self-care.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, and coping with life changes