- Thoughts and habits
- Depression and addiction
- Relationship and intimacy
About Mary
Mary Yost is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with 29 years of experience. She focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that influence mood and relationships. Mary offers steady, practical guidance for people facing depression, addiction, and intimacy or relationship concerns.
Her work emphasizes clear communication and small changes that add up. Sessions often look at unhelpful thinking patterns and everyday routines that get in the way of goals. She uses straightforward tools to build coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning.
Mary draws from several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and shift thought patterns that fuel low mood or anxiety.
She also uses client-centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Attachment-based ideas inform work around relationship struggles and intimacy issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are sometimes included for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Mary has supported people through life transitions, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and recovery from substance use. Her style is warm and practical, focused on helping people make manageable changes that fit everyday life. She works in New Hampshire and conducts sessions in English.
Her work emphasizes clear communication and small changes that add up. Sessions often look at unhelpful thinking patterns and everyday routines that get in the way of goals. She uses straightforward tools to build coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning.
Mary draws from several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and shift thought patterns that fuel low mood or anxiety.
She also uses client-centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. Attachment-based ideas inform work around relationship struggles and intimacy issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are sometimes included for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Mary has supported people through life transitions, caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, and recovery from substance use. Her style is warm and practical, focused on helping people make manageable changes that fit everyday life. She works in New Hampshire and conducts sessions in English.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
Experience
29+ years
Credentials
New Hampshire
Languages
English
How these approaches shape online work
Mary uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice inner thoughts and choose actions that match their values. This approach is useful for depression, low motivation, and situations where people feel stuck.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify the everyday thoughts and routines that maintain low mood or anxiety. CBT offers practical exercises people can try between sessions to change thinking and behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Decisions about techniques are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. The main practical benefit is fitting sessions into a busy life - therapy can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Online work also makes it easier to use real-life examples from the home or daily routine during sessions and to try homework exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals generally help clients choose pacing and tools that match their daily needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She helps people with depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and related challenges such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is Mary’s general therapy style?
Her style is adaptive and person-centered, focusing on practical skills and everyday habits to improve mood and relationships.
How many years of experience does she have?
Mary brings 29 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed as an LCMHC in New Hampshire and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.