Mary Marks, LCSW

Mary Marks is a licensed clinical social worker who speaks English and Spanish. She focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at making daily coping easier. She draws from several therapy approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions often focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts, building small behavior changes, and practicing mindfulness skills. Mary uses motivational interviewing and psychoeducation to help people understand their options and stay on track. Mary has 14 years of clinical experience and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work. She also has a background in psychology from Stony Brook University. That foundation supports work with mood symptoms, anxiety, trauma, grief, and addiction-related concerns. A practical part of her work is helping people with stress management and self-care habits. She teaches ways to reduce negative self-talk and to strengthen routines that support sleep and mood. Exposure methods are used when addressing anxiety symptoms that respond to gradual facing of fears. Mary also offers guidance about psychotropic medications and medication management as part of treatment planning. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship - steady listening, trust, and collaborative goal-setting. People who want clear tools and a supportive therapist to work through midlife shifts, loss, or persistent anxiety may find this approach helpful.

How Marys Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that align with them, while learning to notice difficult thoughts without being ruled by them. It can help people managing life transitions, chronic stress, or low mood find clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to modify unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and many everyday struggles. Finding the right approach is often part of therapy. Mary works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a persons goals and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life. Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to maintain continuity during life changes and to access bilingual care in English or Spanish. Mary combines skill teaching, mindfulness practice, and behavioral planning in ways that aim to fit into daily routines rather than demand large blocks of time.