Mary McNeil, LPC - Therapist in Louisiana

About Mary

Mary McNeil is a Licensed Professional Counselor with nine years of clinical experience in Louisiana. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life changes. Mary aims to create a calm, respectful space where parents and individuals can talk about what feels most urgent to them.

Her sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens for patterns in thoughts and behavior, then works with clients to build tools that fit daily life.

Background and approach

That can mean learning ways to handle anxiety, improving communication, or finding steps to cope after a loss. Mary uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She explains ideas plainly and turns them into simple actions clients can try between sessions.

She pays attention to how stress plays out in relationships and family routines. That perspective shapes the work with common family and parenting concerns listed on her profile, and it guides practical problem solving during sessions. Mary holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master’s in Criminal Justice from Loyola University New Orleans.

She practices under the Louisiana LPC license number LA LPC 7810. Her approach aims to be steady, straightforward, and focused on small changes that make daily life easier.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit family life

Mary frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people see the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches steps to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic events and building coping skills to reduce their hold on daily life.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. That approach uses practical conversation to clarify goals and strengthen motivation for small, doable steps. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that match those priorities in a collaborative way.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules. These formats let people connect without travel and make it easier to keep appointments around school or work. Many clients find the flexibility helps them practice new skills in real time and stay consistent with follow-up between meetings.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary address?

She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists related focuses like attachment, blended family issues, and communication problems.

What is Mary’s general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens for patterns and helps clients build tools they can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mary has nine years of professional experience providing counseling and supportive care.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license LA LPC 7810 and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are fees and payment structured?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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