- Calm focused sessions
- Skill based tools
- Affirming approach
About Mary
Mary Griffith is a licensed professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while navigating hard life moments. Mary aims to make the work practical and respectful so people can start feeling steadier in day-to-day life.
She centers each session on the person in front of her. That means listening to what matters most and tailoring the conversation to real problems like sleep disruption, workplace stress, or relationship strain. Sessions move at a steady pace so clients can try small changes between meetings.
Mary uses straightforward methods that help people notice thoughts and choose helpful actions. She often draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and tools from cognitive behavioral work to reduce worry and build more flexible responses. Emotion-focused methods are also part of her toolbox when feelings and closeness need attention.
Mary pays attention to identity and life story. She works with people facing grief, trauma, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, or career crossroads. Her style aims to be affirming for LGBT clients and attentive to cultural background without assuming a single path fits everyone.
People who connect well with Mary tend to want practical skills alongside reflective conversation. She supports clients who want to improve communication, manage strong emotions, or recover from past hurts. To start a conversation, visitors can use the site steps to match and schedule a session.
She centers each session on the person in front of her. That means listening to what matters most and tailoring the conversation to real problems like sleep disruption, workplace stress, or relationship strain. Sessions move at a steady pace so clients can try small changes between meetings.
Mary uses straightforward methods that help people notice thoughts and choose helpful actions. She often draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and tools from cognitive behavioral work to reduce worry and build more flexible responses. Emotion-focused methods are also part of her toolbox when feelings and closeness need attention.
Mary pays attention to identity and life story. She works with people facing grief, trauma, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, or career crossroads. Her style aims to be affirming for LGBT clients and attentive to cultural background without assuming a single path fits everyone.
People who connect well with Mary tend to want practical skills alongside reflective conversation. She supports clients who want to improve communication, manage strong emotions, or recover from past hurts. To start a conversation, visitors can use the site steps to match and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes because it focuses on small steps that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce worry and improve sleep and mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on feelings in close relationships and can help people improve intimacy and communication.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary treats this as a collaborative conversation and will work with clients to try methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful in real life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent with the work and practice skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Mary helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family strain, grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, parenting issues, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She mixes acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotion-focused work to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.