- Mindfulness CBT
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Practical coping skills
About Mary
Mary Holtom is a California psychologist who focuses on practical, evidence-based care. She uses clear methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, with short-term goals and real-world tools.
She earned her graduate degree from Rosemead School of Psychology and completed undergraduate studies at Azusa Pacific University. Over a 13-year career she has worked in nonprofits, inpatient rehab, community mental health centers, a university counseling center, and online therapy. Those varied settings shaped a flexible approach to different life situations.
In sessions she balances paying attention to the present with learning from past patterns. She draws on Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients notice thoughts and change unhelpful behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to support people in choosing values-based actions.
Mary values a respectful working relationship and treats therapy as a team effort. She helps clients identify small, doable steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Her aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People seeking help for mood concerns, panic, social anxiety, or navigating life changes will find a pragmatic focus in her work. She sees therapy as teaching skills and creating plans that fit normal life demands. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
She earned her graduate degree from Rosemead School of Psychology and completed undergraduate studies at Azusa Pacific University. Over a 13-year career she has worked in nonprofits, inpatient rehab, community mental health centers, a university counseling center, and online therapy. Those varied settings shaped a flexible approach to different life situations.
In sessions she balances paying attention to the present with learning from past patterns. She draws on Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients notice thoughts and change unhelpful behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to support people in choosing values-based actions.
Mary values a respectful working relationship and treats therapy as a team effort. She helps clients identify small, doable steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. Her aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People seeking help for mood concerns, panic, social anxiety, or navigating life changes will find a pragmatic focus in her work. She sees therapy as teaching skills and creating plans that fit normal life demands. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
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