- CBT methods
- Client-Centered work
- Psychodynamic focus
About Mary
Mary Boyle is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with thirty years of clinical experience in Florida. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship problems, parenting strain, and anger.
Her style is direct and practical. She asks about current symptoms and the strategies a person already uses. She also asks about living situation and family of origin to understand patterns that repeat over time. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and on small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Mary draws from several approaches to shape sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Client-Centered elements keep the conversation focused on the person’s goals. She also uses psychodynamic and existential ideas when it helps to look at deeper patterns.
She has experience in community mental health and private practice, including work with serious and persistent mental illness as well as mood and personality concerns. That background informs a practical approach to crises, follow-through, and pacing for longer-term concerns.
If a person has had suicidal thoughts in the past year, Mary recommends more intensive treatment than online therapy. She expects attendance and asks people to give 48 hours notice for cancellations. Late arrivals are held for ten minutes before a reschedule is requested.
How Mary integrates therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, clarifying goals, and letting the person lead conversation about what matters most. It helps when someone wants a steady place to talk through feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, emotions, and actions and offers concrete exercises to test new responses to anger, anxiety, or low mood. Existential Therapy examines meaning, choice, and values and can help when life changes or losses leave someone questioning priorities.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Mary works with the person to figure out which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. She adjusts methods as progress is made or new issues come up so the work stays relevant and practical.
The practical benefits of meeting with a therapist online include being able to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and keep check-ins brief when that helps. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Sessions aim to help people manage anger, stress, and relationship strain while fitting therapy into everyday routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship problems, addictions, self-esteem issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, direct approach that looks at current symptoms, coping strategies, living situation, and family background to guide sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has thirty years of experience in community mental health and private practice working with a wide range of conditions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida under the designations FL LMHC and PA LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.