- CBT based care
- Strengths focused
- Mindfulness skills
About Mary
She tends to run sessions that are interactive and strengths-based. That means she helps people spot where they are already coping well, then builds on those skills to face hard feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a main tool she uses to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Mary also incorporates mindfulness skills and other tailored resources when they fit a person’s goals. She places importance on a positive counselor-client relationship to make the work more effective and collaborative. Sessions emphasize actionable steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes work as a counselor and mental health administrator, and she has presented nationally on topics like coping with cancer as a young adult, grief and caregiver burnout. That experience shapes a practical approach to complex life changes and end-of-life concerns.
Outside of work she enjoys camping and hiking around Montana and the Pacific Northwest. She welcomes a conversation to determine how therapy might help a person manage emotions and move toward their goals.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.