Mary Marks

Mary Marks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who speaks English and Spanish. She focuses on helping adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, anger, or life changes. Her language skills let her talk with people in the way they feel most comfortable.

Mary draws on 14 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work. She uses straightforward techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and take values-driven action. She also offers exposure-based methods for anxiety and uses motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to boost practical coping skills.

Sessions commonly include mindfulness and awareness exercises, stress-management tools, and work on negative self-talk. Mary emphasizes the therapeutic relationship - building trust and listening with compassion - to help people gain insight and resolve emotional conflicts. She has supported people through grief, including losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and pet loss.

Mary is familiar with psychotropic medications and can discuss medication management as part of a broader care plan. She helps people understand how medications might fit with therapy, although medication decisions are made with prescribers when appropriate.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University and clinical practice across varied issues such as addiction, eating concerns, parenting stress, chronic illness, and identity-related matters. Mary practices in Florida and works with people from diverse backgrounds.

Therapeutic approaches used in online work

Mary often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and patterns that maintain distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses; ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that align with a person’s values. Attachment-Based Therapy figures into her work when relationship patterns and early attachment wounds affect current emotional life, helping people understand relational habits and build more helpful ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary works collaboratively to see which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts exercises and pacing so therapy feels manageable and relevant to day-to-day concerns.

Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into their schedules, shortening travel time, and keeping regular check-ins during busy weeks. Online work can make it easier to continue sessions during life transitions and to practice skills in everyday settings while getting feedback from a licensed professional.