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Mary Keller

Mary Keller

LPC

Therapist · South Carolina · 10+ years of experience

Practical counseling for anger and life transitions

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  • Focus on real steps
  • Client-centered listening
  • Ten years experience

About Mary

Mary Keller is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in South Carolina who focuses on helping people cope with anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. She frames sessions around what matters most to each person. Her style aims to help clients find practical steps they can use between meetings.

Mary has a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services. She holds LPC licenses in South Carolina and Georgia. Her background includes work in private practice, community settings, schools, courts, and detention centers, which shapes a down-to-earth approach to problem solving.

In sessions she blends several therapy methods to match the situation. She uses client-centered listening to learn what feels most pressing. She pairs that with cognitive-behavioral ideas when unhelpful thoughts or habits get in the way of change.

She also draws on couple-focused work and motivational interviewing to support people making decisions or repairing communication. Narrative techniques are used when it helps people reframe painful stories about themselves and their relationships.

Mary aims to help people restore options and move toward clearer goals. She helps with parenting stress, grief, career transitions, compassion fatigue, ADHD concerns, and many life changes. Prospective clients are encouraged to consider what they want from therapy and start with a short matching process to find a good fit.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

South Carolina, Georgia

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Mary commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that work well online. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so the therapist follows what matters to the client and helps them clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which often leads to practical tasks the client can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about the client's goals, preferences, and how they respond to different ideas. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as needed.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online options can make it simpler to check in for a short follow-up, join from different locations, or avoid travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they match your needs.

At a glance

Listed location
South Carolina
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (South Carolina)
LPC · No. 6925
License (Georgia)
LPC · No. LPC008089
NPI
1245622752

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 issues does Mary commonly address?

She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges, career shifts, depression, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and person-focused. She listens first, then uses approaches like client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral ideas to create clear steps forward.

What is her professional background?

Mary has about 10 years of clinical experience and has worked in private practice, community settings, schools, courts, and detention centers.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is an LPC with licenses in South Carolina and Georgia and practices from South Carolina.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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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