Mary Aubrey, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Mary

Mary Aubrey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and family concerns. She works in plain terms and listens closely to what a parent or caregiver is actually going through. Her style is collaborative - she asks about your goals and tracks progress so you can see whether therapy is helping.

She has worked in college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention, hospitals, and in independent practice.

Background and approach

That broad background means she has seen many common family and parenting challenges. She draws on practical methods to address anxiety, panic, addictive behaviors, and eating and food-related difficulties. Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy depending on the issue and the person.

She explains approaches plainly and tailors them to each family’s needs. Sessions usually include setting small, reachable goals and trying strategies between visits. Parents and caregivers can expect straightforward conversations about emotions, boundaries, communication, and routines.

She also addresses grief, trauma, self-esteem, and caregiver stress in ways that relate to daily life. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and make practical changes at home. Mary is licensed in Massachusetts (LICSW) and holds an M.S.W., earned in 1985 from Smith College School for Social Work.

She offers sessions that suit different schedules and preferences while helping families find clearer ways to cope and connect.

How Mary Uses Therapeutic Methods Online

Mary often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, panic, depression, and stress-related problems. Psychodynamic Therapy is another tool she uses to look at repeating relationship patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions. This approach can be useful for family of origin issues and deeper relationship struggles.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose or combine methods and adjust as progress is tracked over time.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging add practical flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult. For many parents and caregivers, the ability to meet from home or between commitments helps keep momentum and supports steady progress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and many related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, and eating issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She sets goals with clients and checks progress so therapy stays practical and focused.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 40 years of experience across college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention, hospital services, and independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an M.S.W. and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with license MA LICSW 1015299-1 in Massachusetts.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 40 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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