Mary Verberne, LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
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- Faith informed approach
- Goal focused care
- 12 years experience
About Mary
Mary keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. She listens closely, helps clarify goals, and supports people as they try new ways of coping. She also helps with relationship dynamics, communication problems, parenting stress, and career concerns.
Her background includes a blend of person-centered conversation and structured techniques. This mix lets her adapt to people who prefer slower exploration or more goal-focused work. Mary uses strategies that can reduce worry, improve sleep, and strengthen daily routines.
People come to her for help with addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, aging concerns, and issues tied to attachment or abandonment.
Sessions involve collaboration on practical steps and small experiments to try between meetings. Mary encourages realistic plans for change and helps track progress over time. If you want a therapist who balances attentive listening with concrete tools, she may be a good fit. Please confirm available session formats before booking.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How Mary’s approaches translate to online therapy
Mary often uses client-centered therapy to create a listening space where people set the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs validation and a steady presence while working through grief, low mood, or relationship worries.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, sleep issues, and managing urges connected to addictions or anger.
Finding the right approach is usually a shared process. Mary will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that feel like a fit. She adjusts the plan as progress is tracked and new concerns arise to keep work relevant and practical.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and set up shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It also allows continuity of care through transitions and helps clients keep momentum between in-person visits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Mary helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and many life changes. She also addresses relationship issues, parenting strain, career questions, and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques. The result is a collaborative, goal-minded approach that still leaves room for deeper reflection.
What is her professional background?
Mary has worked in the field for 12 years and brings experience supporting people through recovery, caregiver stress, and major life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.