- Collaboration first
- Evidence informed
- Practical coping skills
About Mary
Mary Walston is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She brings 11 years of clinical experience and a collaborative, person-centered style to sessions. Mary helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and career-related challenges.
Her practice emphasizes understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. Mary listens closely to what matters to each person and works together to identify root causes. Sessions aim to be warm, respectful, and practical so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
She blends approaches to fit each person’s situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to name unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas guide work on relationship patterns and closeness. Mindfulness techniques help with stress, overwhelm, and grounding during intense emotions.
Mary has supported people through parenting strain, blended family issues, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with intimacy and commitment issues, infidelity, abandonment, and family of origin problems. Practical goals often include improved communication, clearer boundaries, and better day-to-day coping.
Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as needs change. Mary encourages people to set achievable goals and to use therapy as a space to practice different ways of handling conflict, loss, and life transitions. She invites those ready for change to take the next step toward healing.
Her practice emphasizes understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. Mary listens closely to what matters to each person and works together to identify root causes. Sessions aim to be warm, respectful, and practical so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
She blends approaches to fit each person’s situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to name unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Attachment-based and emotionally-focused ideas guide work on relationship patterns and closeness. Mindfulness techniques help with stress, overwhelm, and grounding during intense emotions.
Mary has supported people through parenting strain, blended family issues, caregiver stress, first responder concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also helps with intimacy and commitment issues, infidelity, abandonment, and family of origin problems. Practical goals often include improved communication, clearer boundaries, and better day-to-day coping.
Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as needs change. Mary encourages people to set achievable goals and to use therapy as a space to practice different ways of handling conflict, loss, and life transitions. She invites those ready for change to take the next step toward healing.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How Mary’s approaches translate to online work
Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered techniques. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors to change outcomes, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and career-related stress. Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in relationships, helping clients notice how early bonds affect current interactions and intimacy issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helping and what isn’t, so the plan evolves with the client’s needs.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help fit therapy into daily life, such as managing a break at work, avoiding travel time, or keeping sessions shorter when needed. Online work can support skill practice between meetings and make it easier to attend regularly, while the therapist and client check in together about what is working in the format.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Mary address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting and career-related challenges.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is warm, accepting, and interactive. Sessions focus on collaboration and practical steps you can try between meetings.
How many years of experience does she have?
Mary has 11 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCMHC credential, which is listed as NC LCMHC, and she practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.