- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Guilt and shame work
About Mandy
Mandy Ulery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of work experience. She is licensed in Louisiana and Ohio and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life changes.
Mandy helps people talk through what they are feeling and figure out practical next steps. She listens for how past events and current habits keep a problem going. Conversations focus on what a person wants to change and small, doable choices that move them toward that goal.
Her approach centers on respect and sensitivity. Mandy adapts how she talks and plans work together based on each person's situation. She aims to make sessions straightforward so people can try things between meetings and notice what helps.
Clients can expect direct conversation about patterns, coping skills for strong feelings, and work on rebuilding confidence after difficult events. Mandy also addresses problems like isolation, communication breakdowns, panic attacks, and concerns tied to military experience.
She recognizes that taking the first step can be hard and treats that decision as part of the work. Sessions include space to name guilt or shame and to sort out which actions or beliefs a person wants to change. People leave with practical ideas to try between sessions and a clearer plan for moving forward.
Approaches for online work and practical fit
Evidence-based techniques often used to address stress and trauma include cognitive-behavioral methods and skills-based approaches. Cognitive-behavioral work looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches ways to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Skills-based approaches focus on concrete coping tools for anxiety, panic, and cravings so people can try new responses in everyday moments.When it comes to guilt and shame, work often combines talking about painful memories with small behavioral experiments to test new beliefs. The therapist responds collaboratively, helping the person choose which techniques to try first based on their goals and comfort. Figuring out the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process and is decided together.
Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera, or schedule sessions during a work break. A therapist will discuss which setup best supports the intended work during the initial scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and panic.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She talks through the origins and the beliefs that keep those feelings active. The work focuses on practical steps and changed behaviors rather than moral judgement.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience helping people with stress, trauma, addictions, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Louisiana and Ohio and practices from Louisiana as listed in her profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.