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Online therapist

Mary Verberne

Hopeful, practical support for family and parenting concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mary

Mary Verberne is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Louisiana. She brings 12 years of experience to work with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and stress. Mary focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She uses clear, evidence-based methods to help people manage emotions and cope with change. Sessions often include learning new ways to handle difficult thoughts and practicing small behavior changes.

Background and approach

Mary listens closely to each person’s story before suggesting tools that fit their life. Her background includes years helping adults navigate relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, and recovery after trauma. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor support.

That means she blends skills training, present-moment awareness, and an empathetic, person-focused stance. Mary also works with concerns like sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related coping. She pays attention to practical needs like daily routines and communication habits.

The goal in sessions is to build small, sustainable changes rather than rely on quick fixes. Parents who come for help can expect clear guidance around parenting stress and family dynamics. Mary explains options in plain language and helps people set realistic goals.

She aims to make therapy a usable part of family life rather than an added burden.

How Mary Uses Practical Therapies Online

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs understanding and a space to make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and homework. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily struggles. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress and anger.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Mary starts by asking about immediate concerns, goals, and what has or has not worked before. Together the therapist and client try a few strategies and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and practical for the person’s life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and family life. Video calls let people talk face to face from home, while phone sessions can be easier if video is not convenient. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins and a way to track progress between sessions. These options make it easier to use therapy as part of everyday routines and to practice new skills where they matter most.

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.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
Mary works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and relationship problems, plus parenting and family concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a compassionate, straightforward approach that blends skills practice, listening, and collaborative goal setting.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of clinical experience and practice focused on life transitions and emotional recovery.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Mary holds a Louisiana LCSW license, LA LCSW 11807, and provides services based in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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