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Mary Keller

Therapist · South Carolina

Mary Keller

LPC

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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  • Career and life transitions
  • Practical coping strategies
  • Relationship support

About Mary

Mary Keller is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, career decisions, grief, and changes in relationships. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, aimed at restoring a sense of direction and calm.

Mary brings ten years of counseling experience and a background that includes work in private practice, community settings, churches, courts, detention centers, and schools. She draws on a range of methods to meet each person where they are. Sessions are focused on clear goals and real-life application rather than only theory.

Her style centers on understanding each person's story and building skills to manage difficult feelings. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Motivational Interviewing helps clients find their own reasons for change and keep moving forward.

Mary also incorporates relational tools such as the Gottman Method for people wanting to improve communication and closeness. Narrative therapy elements are used to help clients reframe their experiences and consider new possibilities. She tailors techniques to the person and the problem rather than following a fixed formula.

People who choose Mary can expect straightforward conversation, practical homework when useful, and attention to life circumstances like parenting, adoption or caregiving stress, and career transitions. She practices in South Carolina and offers services in English, including to international clients. To begin, complete the site matching steps and schedule a session when ready.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

South Carolina, Georgia

Languages

English

How Mary’s Approaches Shape Online Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting connection; the therapist follows the client's lead and reflects what matters most to the person. This approach helps people who need a nonjudgmental space to sort feelings and make personal decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing different ways of responding. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and career-related worries where concrete steps and skill-building help most.

The therapist treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant to daily life.

Please confirm current session delivery options before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to arrange. They also let people continue care when relocating or managing caregiving and work commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, career questions, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, and related life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens with a client-centered stance and uses focused strategies like CBT and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mary has ten years of counseling experience across private practice, community programs, courts, detention centers, and school settings.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds the LPC credential and maintains licensure in South Carolina and Georgia, and practices in South Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What do I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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