- Focus on thoughts
- Habit-based strategies
- Affirming care
About Mary
Mary Griffith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She offers steady, practical support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her work focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect mood and relationships.
She creates an affirming space that respects different backgrounds and identities. Sessions emphasize listening first, then helping people find small, doable steps to feel better. Mary uses clear, relatable language rather than clinical jargon.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods to match what each person needs. That can mean learning new ways to notice thoughts, practicing skills for tough moments, or digging into relationship patterns that keep recurring. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
Mary commonly helps people with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, work stress, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and caregiver fatigue. Her background includes long experience working with diverse life circumstances and complex needs.
People who do best with her tend to want practical changes and clearer daily routines. She focuses on habits and thought patterns that affect mood and behavior. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
She creates an affirming space that respects different backgrounds and identities. Sessions emphasize listening first, then helping people find small, doable steps to feel better. Mary uses clear, relatable language rather than clinical jargon.
Her approach draws on a mix of methods to match what each person needs. That can mean learning new ways to notice thoughts, practicing skills for tough moments, or digging into relationship patterns that keep recurring. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.
Mary commonly helps people with grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, work stress, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar symptoms, addictions, and caregiver fatigue. Her background includes long experience working with diverse life circumstances and complex needs.
People who do best with her tend to want practical changes and clearer daily routines. She focuses on habits and thought patterns that affect mood and behavior. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
How therapy approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that move daily life toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Mary treats the choice of approach as a shared decision. She will talk with each person about what feels most useful and try methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting techniques over time so sessions stay relevant.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work may make it simpler to have short check-ins or to maintain continuity while away from home. The biography does not list which session formats are used here, so confirm current options before booking. Overall, online sessions can support habit-focused work and thought practice in ways that fit everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career stress, bipolar and ADHD related concerns, among others.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Mary uses a collaborative, person-centered style. She listens closely, then helps people try practical steps and habit changes to improve day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with individuals facing a wide range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Mary holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is based in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Mary does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.