- Anger management support
- CBT techniques
- Parenting stress help
About Mary
Mary Mathis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, grief, and related life changes. Mary helps people who feel overwhelmed or stuck and want clearer ways to handle strong emotions and difficult relationships.
Mary studied Individual and Family Development at Purdue University and earned a MA in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. Her work history includes roles as a Multisystemic (MST) therapist for HIV positive teenagers, a school-based mental health counselor, and a Military and Family Life Counselor. These roles shaped her practical, hands-on approach to common life struggles.
In sessions she uses straightforward strategies from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods. She also brings elements of Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurt needs careful attention. The focus is on identifying strengths, learning new reactions, and practicing them outside sessions.
Mary often helps people notice patterns that fuel anger or anxiety and then tries small, concrete changes to shift those patterns. She supports parents managing the stress of caregiving and people working through losses or life transitions. Conversations aim to be direct and useful so clients can apply what they learn right away.
Her style favors clear goals and practical steps. If someone is ready to try a different way of handling conflict, frustration, or grief, Mary helps set realistic next steps and tracks progress over time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the client, and letting the client lead the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to see if they reduce anger or anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or as new issues come up.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. They also let clients practice skills in their usual routines and bring real-life examples to the session for immediate feedback.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, and related relationship and family issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical approach drawing on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and actions.
How long has she been practicing?
Mary has 13 years of professional counseling experience in a range of settings including schools and community programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.