- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Mary
Mary Skinner is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship strain. Her practice also covers stress, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and challenges related to life changes.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Mary draws on cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based ideas to help clients notice patterns and shift how they respond to strong feelings.
Her style is client-centered and influenced by Jungian and existential perspectives. That means attention to personal meaning, values, and life themes alongside concrete coping strategies. She helps people look at connections between past experiences and current reactions without relying on labels.
Mary has worked with adults facing trauma, addiction, and sexuality-related concerns. She also addresses caregiver stress, first responder issues, and work-related strain. Her experience includes helping people manage bipolar mood changes and grief while building daily routines that reduce overwhelm.
People who come for help with anger learn ways to notice early signs of escalation. Therapy includes practicing new responses, checking unhelpful thinking, and building small habits that lower tension. Mary asks practical questions, suggests exercises to try between sessions, and reviews what does and does not help.
Approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking small steps in that direction while learning to sit with difficult feelings. It can help when anger has become a barrier to valued relationships and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to interrupt unhelpful thought patterns and manage strong emotions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s perspective, giving space for exploration of meaning and values while guiding practical changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mary will discuss your goals and preferences and together decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to your situation without forcing a single style on everyone.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography did not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require constant video, which can be useful on a lunch break or a shorter day. Talk with Mary about what will fit your schedule and communication preferences so sessions become a practical part of everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with adults on anger tied to relationships, work frustration, simmering resentment, and living with others' intense emotions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and pragmatic. She blends conversational work with exercises and homework to change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.