- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Mary
Mary Smith is an Alabama licensed clinical social worker, LICSW, with 15 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and the ups and downs of major life changes. Her profile also lists work related to abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, body image, caregiver stress, and guilt and shame.
She sees many clients moving through transitions such as leaving home, starting new roles, or shifting family arrangements. In sessions she listens for what matters most to the person and helps name clear goals for change. Conversations are practical and grounded, focusing on what can be tried between visits as well as what happens during them.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take values-driven action. Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing guide how she talks with people, keeping the client's perspective central. Solution-Focused techniques are used to build small, achievable steps forward.
People often come for support with feelings of guilt and shame linked to family, faith, or past decisions. She offers ways to understand those feelings, test unhelpful beliefs, and develop skills for coping in daily life. Work can include improving communication, managing control or dependency patterns, and addressing emptiness or dissociation when present.
Sessions are practical and conversational. The goal is clearer thinking and more workable choices, not quick fixes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and formats before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps a person notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, shame, and decisions about parenting or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying experiments to change them, which can reduce symptoms of depression and persistent worry. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the client's perspective central, prioritizing listening and reflection so the person feels heard and can make sense of their own experience.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to decide which combination of methods fits best given their goals, concerns, and preferences. Early sessions typically review what feels most important and then try one or two approaches to see what helps.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit sessions into a busy week, allows easier check-ins between in-person appointments, or makes it simpler to attend without travel. Different approaches translate well to conversation, short skills practice, and clearly defined between-session tasks that can be completed wherever a person is during the day.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, and guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, using ACT, CBT, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with people facing stress, life transitions, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AL LICSW, a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.