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Mary Sanders

Mary Sanders

LCSW, CSW

Therapist · Georgia · 36+ years of experience

Relational therapist helping people move past anger and stress

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  • 36 years experience
  • Relational focus
  • Spiritual openness

About Mary

Mary Sanders is a licensed clinical social worker who offers steady, practical support for people facing anger, stress, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and related struggles. She goes by Beth Sanders and draws on 36 years of clinical experience to help people clarify goals and take manageable steps toward change. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on shaping skills that fit real life.

Her style is relational. She helps clients identify personal strengths and the obstacles that get in the way of progress. Mary teaches communication and coping strategies and encourages honest self-reflection over time. She asks clients to use their time deliberately and aims to keep work focused and useful.

Mary integrates faith and spirituality when clients want that dimension included, while meeting each person where they are. She also brings long experience addressing addiction and family concerns, and she supports people dealing with grief, trauma, mood shifts, and self-esteem problems. Her approach balances gentle challenge with practical tools.

Mary uses a mix of client-centered methods, emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to support change. She emphasizes collaboration - deciding together which steps will help and adjusting as needed. Her goal is to help people leave sessions with concrete options they can try between meetings.

Prospective clients who prefer straightforward conversation and a relational focus may find her approach fits well. Those wanting to begin can follow the site’s Start Therapy process to complete the matching questionnaire and arrange scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

36+ years

Credentials

Georgia, Utah

Languages

English

How Mary’s Approaches Work Online

Mary often blends client-centered work with emotionally-focused ideas and motivational interviewing to help people manage anger, relationship strain, and stress. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting clients to find their own solutions, which can help when people want to clarify goals or make behavior changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy attends to patterns in close relationships and helps people name and shift interaction cycles that fuel anger or distance. Motivational Interviewing uses practical, nonjudgmental conversation to explore readiness for change and to boost motivation for steps like cutting back on substances or altering impulsive habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their situation and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress and preferences become clearer. This keeps sessions focused on the outcomes the client cares about.

The therapist’s biography does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit work into daily life, support shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Many people find it convenient for maintaining momentum between in-person visits or when juggling caregiving, work, and treatment commitments.

At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
36+ years
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LCSW · No. CSW002262
License (Utah)
LCSW · No. 12960316-3501
NPI
1184105967

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Mary works with a wide range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma, grief, and self-esteem struggles.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is relational and client-centered, with an emphasis on practical coping skills, improved communication, and collaborative goal-setting.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Mary brings 36 years of clinical experience to her work, including long-term involvement with addiction and family-related concerns.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Georgia as noted in her profile.

Which languages are used for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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