Dr. Mary Moran, LCSW - Therapist in Washington

About Mary

Dr. Mary Moran is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience. She practices in Washington and brings long experience in mental health and substance use treatment.

She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri. Her license is LCSW. In sessions she focuses on clear, practical work.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps clients set small, achievable goals. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. She also offers tools for grief, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Her background includes many years supervising social workers and mental health counselors. That supervisory work informs how she organizes treatment and tracks progress. She also has recent study in trauma-informed care and uses that perspective when trauma or abuse is part of someone’s history.

Dr. Moran uses a person-in-environment view, which means she looks at thoughts and feelings and at how family, work, and community affect wellbeing. She is trained in family systems and includes relational patterns when relevant.

She also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work when appropriate. Therapy is collaborative and goal-focused. The therapist and client work together to pick strategies and measure progress over time.

Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people manage daily life, relationships, and major transitions.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy is focused on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and supports choices, which helps people who need emotional support or clarity about next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses concrete exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding skills to reduce rumination and manage strong feelings. Those exercises are brief and can be practiced between sessions to ease day-to-day stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to adjust techniques as progress is reviewed.

Online formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practice and relational work. Phone sessions offer a more flexible option for busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions and get short, timely support. These formats aim to make therapy more accessible and adaptable to a client's life.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and many relationship and family issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, sets goals with clients, and uses hands-on tools to help manage symptoms and daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience, including over a decade supervising social workers and mental health counselors.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Washington. Licenses on file are IL LCSW 149027077 and MO LCSW 2024016285.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

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Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Washington, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon
Languages: English

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