Mary Marks

Mary Marks offers straightforward help for people feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make conversations feel calm and clear. Many people come for help with relationship and intimacy concerns, career stress, addiction, sleep problems, or coping after loss.

Mary trained in psychology and social work and holds a Master of Social Work. She has 14 years of clinical experience and practices as an LCSW in New York and Florida. Her work centers on building a trusting therapeutic relationship and listening with compassion while helping people name what matters to them.

In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build workable habits. Mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation are part of her toolbox for stronger coping skills.

Mary has experience helping people process grief and trauma, including losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and pet loss. She also supports people working through issues with addiction, body image, gender and sexual orientation concerns, and chronic illness or pain. She helps people develop clearer communication and healthier ways to manage stress.

Her approach is practical and relational. She works with each person to set concrete goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track small changes over time. Readers are encouraged to confirm session options before scheduling so they know what formats are available.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Mary often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxious or depressive symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments during work breaks or while traveling. Because specific session formats are not listed here, please confirm the available options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.