- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Mary
Mary Cashman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, grief and loss. Her practice also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues and to feelings of guilt and shame.
Mary works in a straightforward, conversational way. She listens to what a person brings and responds with practical steps and gentle questioning. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps a problem going and trying small, doable changes that can make daily life easier.
Her approach combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. That means clients can expect time to talk through feelings, notice patterns of thought and behavior, and try exercises that shift how they respond in the moment. Solution-focused methods are used to identify immediate goals and next steps.
Mary emphasizes clear communication about goals and progress. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts methods when something isn’t working. Conversations cover both present-day challenges and how past events may shape current feelings of guilt or shame.
People meet her for short-term focus work or for longer-term support depending on their needs. She asks clients to set small, reachable goals between sessions and to notice what changes over time. The first session is used to get a clear picture and to plan what to work on next.
How Mary integrates practical approaches in online sessions
Client-centered Therapy centers the conversation on what matters most to the client. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client name goals and priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, respectful space to sort through emotions and decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It gives concrete tools to adjust thoughts and routines that feed anxiety, depression, guilt or shame. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and ground difficult feelings in the moment.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Mary will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest ways to combine methods. She checks in often and adapts the plan based on what the client finds useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows sessions when life feels hectic or when scheduling around care responsibilities is important. Licensed professionals can use these same methods over distance, while adjusting exercises and homework to suit each person's everyday routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, grief and loss, plus aging and issues around guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversations along with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools to notice thought patterns and practice different responses to painful feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns related to mood, relationships and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, 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.