Mary Kivett

Mary Kivett, LMHC, guides people through stressful life moments with warmth and clear focus. She encourages clients to notice strengths, set small goals, and take steady steps toward change. Her tone is upbeat and practical, aimed at people who want straightforward support and growth.

Mary draws on six years of experience working in Florida schools and community settings. That background shaped her approach to everyday struggles like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, workplace issues, and anger. She emphasizes realistic steps people can try between sessions.

Sessions focus on what a person needs right now. Mary uses client-centered conversation to listen and learn each person’s values and priorities. She mixes in cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and solution-focused tools to set clear, short-term goals.

She also teaches simple mindfulness exercises to help with impulsivity, compassion fatigue, and overwhelming emotions. The work is collaborative - clients and Mary decide together which strategies to try and when to adjust course.

Practical matters like career concerns, money stress, and transitions are handled with the same step-by-step attitude. Mary helps people rebuild confidence, clarify life purpose, and improve communication patterns. Her aim is to make progress feel achievable instead of overwhelming.

How these approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s priorities. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the client can name values and goals and feel heard. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort feelings and make personal decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to try different behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, anger, and stress when someone wants specific tools to change patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the available online session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular work on goals and practice skills between meetings.