- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Hypnotherapy options
About Mary-Eileen
Mary-Eileen Walker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 38 years of clinical experience. She has run a private practice in Wilton Manors, Florida, for more than a decade and has worked in a variety of settings over her career. Mary-Eileen helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and anger.
She offers individual work and also has experience with groups and couples or family therapy. Her approach is eclectic and practical. She blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and systems ideas to address whatever is getting in the way of daily functioning.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change. Mary-Eileen treats clients as the expert on their own life and collaborates to build a clear plan. That can mean learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or practicing different ways of relating to others.
She uses techniques from several methods, including hypnotherapy where appropriate, and motivational strategies to help people find forward movement. She also works with intimacy-related concerns, sexual diversity and LGBT issues, attachment and abandonment themes, and caregiving stress.
Practical problems such as workplace frustration, communication breakdowns, and managing strong emotions like anger are a common focus. Mary-Eileen brings long experience and a steady, straightforward style to help people make concrete changes in how they live and relate.
To begin, prospective clients follow the practice process to select services and set an initial session where goals and next steps are discussed.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist follow the client's lead and prioritize what matters most to them in day-to-day life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems down into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change patterns. CBT works well online because people can practice skills between sessions and report back about what changed.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of emotions. These exercises can be guided during a session and used later during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on goals, preferences, and how the client responds. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Clients should confirm which formats are offered and schedule options when they complete the initial matching questionnaire.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to anger?
She addresses anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and parenting struggles. Anger is treated as one of several emotional and behavioral concerns to manage.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses an eclectic, practical style combining Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and systems thinking. Sessions are collaborative and focused on real-life changes.
How many years of experience does she have?
Mary-Eileen has 38 years of clinical experience, including more than 13 years maintaining a private practice in Wilton Manors, Florida.
Which professional credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.