Mary Griffith, LPC
Seasoned counselor guiding life transitions
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- 15 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- Focus on life changes
About Mary
Mary Griffith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing big life shifts, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and other concerns that upend daily life. Her style is warm and straightforward, aiming to make the first steps feel a little easier.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful space where their story is listened to without judgment. Mary centers the person in front of her rather than a single technique, adapting to what each client needs in the moment. She uses practical tools to manage symptoms and everyday problems so people can function better between sessions.
Her background includes long-term work with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and identity-related stressors such as LGBT issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting strains, workplace pressure, sleep problems, and challenges linked to attention or mood conditions. Midlife crisis is among the life transitions she commonly addresses.
Therapeutic approaches she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. These are used to help clients identify values, shift unhelpful patterns, and improve emotional awareness.
Mary aims to collaborate with each person on realistic goals. She focuses on clear, manageable steps such as changing daily routines, practicing new communication habits, and building coping skills. The goal is steady progress toward a more meaningful, workable life.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful space where their story is listened to without judgment. Mary centers the person in front of her rather than a single technique, adapting to what each client needs in the moment. She uses practical tools to manage symptoms and everyday problems so people can function better between sessions.
Her background includes long-term work with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and identity-related stressors such as LGBT issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting strains, workplace pressure, sleep problems, and challenges linked to attention or mood conditions. Midlife crisis is among the life transitions she commonly addresses.
Therapeutic approaches she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods. These are used to help clients identify values, shift unhelpful patterns, and improve emotional awareness.
Mary aims to collaborate with each person on realistic goals. She focuses on clear, manageable steps such as changing daily routines, practicing new communication habits, and building coping skills. The goal is steady progress toward a more meaningful, workable life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Mary often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT can be useful for life transitions, anxiety, and motivation issues. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns that keep problems going and to practice new, more helpful behaviors in daily life. CBT is helpful for depression, sleep problems, and stress management.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Mary will talk with the client about goals, past efforts, and what feels most practical. Together they choose strategies and adjust them as progress is made, blending approaches when that serves the client's needs.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a work break or between other obligations. It can also let people practice skills in their own daily routines and bring real-life examples to sessions for immediate feedback. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so progress continues between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mary help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, addiction issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and many life changes including midlife crisis.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens first, then uses practical methods to help people change day-to-day habits and cope better between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns and with people facing major life transitions.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Mississippi and holds an MS and the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, abbreviated LPC.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.