Mary Tobias, LMFT, LPC - Therapist in Louisiana

About Mary

Mary Tobias is a licensed therapist who uses a client-centered approach to guide parents and families through tough moments. She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and works from Louisiana. Her style is warm and interactive, focused on listening and helping people find practical tools that fit their lives.

She helps with stress and anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief and loss, and trauma and abuse. Parenting and family challenges are a central focus, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

She also works with first responder issues and problem areas such as ADHD, anger, and self-esteem. Sessions mix active listening with hands-on techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices are commonly used to create small, manageable changes.

Mary aims to translate therapy into daily routines that make life easier to manage. Her background includes three years of professional practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor, with license numbers LA LMFT 1370 and LA LPC 7781. She emphasizes collaboration when setting goals and plans for therapy.

Appointments are flexible in format and tailored to the family’s needs. Mary invites parents to talk about practical steps for parenting, coping with life changes, and strengthening relationships. She focuses on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clients identify their own goals and next steps. This approach often helps when parents need practical guidance and emotional support during stressful times.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts and actions so they can be changed step by step. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with everyday parenting challenges. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help bring focus and reduce overwhelm in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what works for the client’s needs and goals. This shared decision-making helps tailor therapy to each family.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let parents fit therapy into busy schedules and continue care from home. Licensed professionals can use these formats to work on skills, problem-solve parenting situations, and maintain steady progress despite a hectic routine.

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.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. First responder issues are also a listed focus.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centered and interactive, emphasizing active listening and collaboration. She uses practical techniques to help people apply changes in everyday life.

What experience does she bring?

She has three years of professional experience working as a licensed therapist with people facing mood, trauma, relationship, and parenting challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is licensed as an LMFT and an LPC with license numbers LA LMFT 1370 and LA LPC 7781, and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Bipolar disorder

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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