- Guilt and shame
- Body image
- Young adult issues
About Mary
Mary Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with five years of clinical practice. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Mary also focuses on body image, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, and issues common for young adults.
Mary draws on her broader social work background when she meets people. Her earlier work included school-based support for elementary-aged children and community mental health for older adults. That variety shaped how she notices patterns across different life stages.
Sessions with Mary are conversational and straightforward. She listens to what feels most urgent, and helps people name the thoughts and habits that keep them stuck. She uses methods shown to work in common mental health issues and adapts them to everyday life demands.
Her approach is practical. Mary suggests steps someone can try between appointments and checks how those steps felt the next time. She pays attention to relationships, daily routines, and how guilt or shame shows up in behavior and self-talk.
Outside of work she reads with a book club, shops at thrift stores, and laughs with her son. Those everyday interests shape how she connects in session and the kinds of examples she brings to conversations.
Evidence-based approaches Mary draws on and online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test automatic thoughts that fuel anxiety, guilt, or shame and try different ways of responding. Behavioral strategies break larger problems into small, doable steps and track whether those steps change mood or behavior over time.She also integrates practical coping skills for panic and acute anxiety, such as paced breathing and brief grounding exercises. These tools are taught in-session and practiced between meetings so people can use them when symptoms arise. Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process - Mary works with each person to figure out which approaches fit their goals, needs, and daily schedule.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals and therapists often find that remote sessions help maintain consistency during busy seasons of life while still focusing on practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include body image, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic disorder, self-love, and young adult issues.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name where guilt and shame show up in thoughts and behavior and tries simple, practical steps to change those patterns. The work tends to be conversational and focused on what helps day to day.
What clinical background does she bring?
Mary has five years of clinical experience and additional years as a social worker in schools and community mental health. That range informs how she understands different life stages.
What credential and location information is provided?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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