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Mary Marks

Calm practical support for adult challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Mary

Mary Marks is a licensed clinical social worker who speaks English and Spanish. She focuses on practical support for adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance issues, grief, and parenting challenges. Her plain, steady approach suits someone who wants clear steps and calm guidance.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

Background and approach

Sessions often include teaching skills, practicing new ways of responding, and noticing how past relationships shape current reactions. Mary emphasizes listening with compassion and building trust as the basis for work together. Mary has 14 years of clinical experience and holds Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials in New York and Florida - NY LCSW 090963 and FL LCSW SW23635.

She uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques to support coping, reduce negative self-talk, and increase self-care. These tools are offered in straightforward, step-by-step ways. She also helps people address trauma, grief, and loss, including bereavement related to the COVID-19 pandemic and pet loss.

For anxiety, she incorporates exposure methods when appropriate to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Work with Mary typically blends skill building, education, and focused exploration of relationship patterns. The aim is practical progress that fits everyday life and the challenges a parent or adult faces.

How Mary’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework, which can reduce symptoms like depression, sleep problems, and worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily life. She explains options, tries techniques together, and adjusts the plan when something isn’t helping.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and parents juggling responsibilities. Video calls let you work face to face from home, phone sessions fit into short breaks, and live chat or text-based messaging can support check-ins and skill practice between sessions. These options make ongoing care easier to maintain while still focusing on real behavior changes and coping skills.

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.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and many related concerns listed in her profile.
How would sessions feel or flow?
Sessions emphasize clear steps and practical skills. Mary teaches coping strategies, uses mindfulness, and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of clinical experience and a masters-level degree in social work, working with adults on a wide range of mental health concerns.
Where is Mary licensed to practice?
She holds Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials in New York and Florida: NY LCSW 090963 and FL LCSW SW23635, and her listed location is Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 Mary?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
New York, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish

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