Mary Knight, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

About Mary

Mary Knight is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and major life changes. She brings 34 years of hands-on experience and a calm, straightforward style that many people find reassuring. Her work focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control.

She creates a warm, respectful space for adults to talk through what matters most to them.

Background and approach

Mary emphasizes listening first and then building a plan that fits each person’s situation. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and make small changes that add up.

Mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered for managing strong emotions and improving self-regulation. These methods are taught in simple, usable ways so they can be practiced between sessions. Mary also integrates motivational interviewing when people are working through change such as substance use or life transitions.

Her background includes decades of supporting people through grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and relationship and family concerns. She focuses on helping individuals build coping skills, improve communication, and regain a sense of purpose. Mary prioritizes clear, respectful collaboration so people can see progress in everyday life.

Therapy sessions may include short-term coaching-style work or longer therapeutic exploration depending on the person’s goals. People meet her online or by phone to fit therapy into busy schedules. English is the language used in sessions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take actions that match those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and navigating major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for stress, mood concerns, and addiction-related patterns. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness, which supports coping with grief, chronic illness, and strong emotions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Mary helps clients figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal style. Sessions are collaborative - the therapist and client try tools, see what helps, and adjust the plan together.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for short check-ins and skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, grief, relationship issues, family and parenting concerns, and life-change challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening first and then teaching skills people can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mary has 34 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker supporting people through grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the credential LCSW, licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 18783 and practices from that state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin therapy with Mary?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 34 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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