Dr. Mary Ann Hensley

Dr. Mary Ann Hensley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with more than two decades of clinical work. She focuses on helping people reduce stress, manage anger, and find clearer ways to cope with anxiety and depression. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at giving people tools they can use between sessions.

Hensley meets people where they are and talks through the problems that matter most to them. She uses methods that help identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and then builds small steps toward change. Sessions emphasize what a person wants to live by and how to get there, rather than long abstract theory.

Her background includes extensive work with trauma, domestic violence, and grief. She has also supported people dealing with parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues tied to identity and relationships. Hensley has helped clients from diverse backgrounds navigate life transitions and crisis recovery.

People who choose her often want concrete skills for everyday life. She blends evidence-informed methods to address panic, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm thoughts alongside everyday worries. The focus is on practical strategies that fit each person’s goals.

Over 23 years of practice have taught her to adapt tools to different needs. She encourages small, steady steps and tracks progress in ways the client can notice. Those seeking an attentive, goal-oriented clinician in Florida will find a straightforward working style with an emphasis on usable coping skills.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It can help with anger, anxiety, and life changes by shifting attention from struggling with thoughts to moving toward chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for panic, depression, and anxiety because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides whether ACT, CBT, or a client-centered stance is emphasized, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Because the specific session formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking to know what is offered. Many people appreciate being able to continue steady work through life transitions and to practice new skills between sessions.