- Guilt and shame
- Grief support
- Stress reduction
About Mary
Mary Keane is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with ten years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, control issues, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Mary recognizes that starting therapy can feel hard or overdue. She writes plainly about the common barriers people face, like being too busy or feeling awkward about telling personal things to a stranger. She suggests practical steps for deciding to try counseling and names telehealth as one way people have made time for sessions.
In sessions she listens and helps people name what is getting in the way of clearer thinking or calmer living. She frames therapy as a place to sort through emotions and practical problems, not as a quick fix. Mary points out that change is difficult and that talking things through can bring new perspective.
Her background as an LICSW means she trained in clinical social work and has a decade of experience applying that knowledge in practice. She invites prospective clients to review her profile and consider reaching out to schedule a meeting. The first step she recommends is completing the matching questionnaire and arranging an initial appointment.
Mary uses an approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She encourages people to be realistic about pacing and to think about what they want to work on first, such as reducing anxious thinking, addressing grief, or sorting through shame related to past events.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address anxiety, grief, and relationship difficulties. For example, cognitive approaches focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or self-blame. These methods help people practice different ways of thinking and responding to stressful situations.She also works with emotion-focused strategies that help name and tolerate difficult feelings like shame, grief, or guilt. Those approaches guide conversations about where the feeling came from and what small steps can ease its hold on daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary treats the choice of methods as collaborative. She will help clarify the client's goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those goals, adjusting as needed based on what is helpful in session.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people choose a quieter time of day or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. Ask about the specific session options during the matching process so you can pick what works best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include guilt and shame, attachment and family of origin issues, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name and work through guilt or shame. Sessions focus on understanding the feeling, its origins, and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns from anxiety to grief and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.