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Online therapist

Mary Katherine Lickteig

Experienced Texas counselor for practical support

Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mary

Mary Katherine Lickteig is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of practice in Texas. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship strain, grief and loss, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions. She approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and a calm presence.

Mary Katherine aims to make the first step feel manageable for a worried parent or adult looking for change. Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a treatment plan to the person in front of her.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a pace that fits each client's needs and comfort level. Practical options and small goals are part of how she works through problems. Mary Katherine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and relationship concerns.

She helps people understand patterns, build coping skills, and manage symptoms so daily life feels more steady. When grief or loss is central, she attends to both practical adjustments and emotional processing. For parenting questions she offers clear, situation-focused discussion rather than abstract advice.

She helps parents explore strategies that can be tried between sessions and adjusted as needed. For bipolar disorder the work includes symptom management, routines, and communication strategies that support stability. Every plan is individualized and revisited over time.

Mary Katherine encourages straightforward feedback so the work stays relevant. She welcomes conversations in English and works with clients across borders when appropriate.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Mary Katherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change and symptom management. One common approach she employs helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, then practices new, more helpful responses; this is useful for mood symptoms and relationship stress. Another technique emphasizes coping skills and routines to stabilize mood and manage bipolar symptoms, including practical steps to structure daily life.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She starts by listening to your goals and concerns, then suggests strategies to try. Together you review what works and adjust the plan so it fits your needs and preferences over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and individuals. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are available when a camera is not convenient, and live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins and skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Mary Katherine focuses on relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that begins with listening and then tailoring conversation and plans to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 15 years of professional experience as a counselor in Texas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas with licence number TX LPC 86279.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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