- 30 years experience
- Anger and anxiety
- Substance concerns
About Mary
Mary Herro is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and she practices from an Arizona LPC credential.
Mary focuses on practical conversation and clear strategies. She helps people talk through family conflict, parenting strain, career stress, and challenges linked to bipolar disorder, ADHD, or substance use. She also supports clients dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and problems with body image or codependency.
Her approach centers on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focused problem solving. In sessions she listens, outlines options, and works with a client to build skills for managing emotions and behavior. She uses straightforward exercises and homework people can apply between sessions.
Mary has long experience with trauma and abuse, and with helping people who carry ongoing emptiness or dissociation. She also assists clients addressing blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and aging or geriatric concerns. Practical coping plans and step-by-step adjustments are common parts of her work.
People who choose Mary can expect clear discussion about goals and a plan that fits day-to-day life. To begin, readers should use the site matching steps to schedule a first session and find out which session formats are currently offered.
How evidence-based work fits into online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on clear skills and small behavioral changes. For example, cognitive techniques help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety. Behavioral methods use step-by-step practice and simple assignments to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Problem-focused coping strategies are also common. These teach practical tools for handling stress, cravings, or relationship tensions. They can include short exercises to interrupt reactive patterns and build steadier ways to respond when frustration rises.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods that fit daily life, and adjust plans based on what works. That collaboration helps match methods to needs rather than assuming one approach will suit everyone.
Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use regular breaks for sessions. Talk with Mary during the first meeting about how to shape sessions to match your schedule and goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, and related issues such as ADHD, bipolar, and parenting strain.
How would you describe her approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with practical conversation and skill-building to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 30 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Arizona.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.