- CBT strategies
- Practical tools
- Grief and caregiving
About Mary
Mary Sudduth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 16 years of post-licensure experience in social work and mental health. She helps adults manage stress, anger, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. Her work covers practical problems tied to health, caregiving, relationships, and career strain.
She takes a straightforward, problem-solving approach. Sessions often focus on learning new relaxation skills and developing concrete steps to reduce reactivity. Worksheets, websites, and short exercises are used to build everyday habits that cut down on overwhelm and impulsive responses.
Mary draws from several therapeutic models and mixes them to fit what a person needs in the moment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change thinking patterns that escalate anger or anxiety. Client-Centered methods keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the client. Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic ideas are available when looking at deeper patterns from relationships or family of origin.
Her background includes healthcare social work, hospice and grief counseling, oncology-related support, and work with chronic illness and caregiver stress. She has also written educational curriculum and taught as an adjunct college professor. Those experiences shape her practical, resource-focused style.
People who come for help with anger tend to be dealing with related issues - grief, caregiver burnout, work stress, or chronic health problems. Sessions aim to reduce reactive outbursts, build better communication habits, and create daily routines that lower overall tension.
How Mary uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says is most important. It helps people feel understood and guides goal setting based on their values and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It helps with anger, anxiety, and depression by teaching practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behavior.
Internal Family Systems explores parts of a person that hold feelings or impulses. It can be useful for understanding repeated anger patterns and for shifting how those parts respond in tense moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. This is a practical, step-by-step process rather than a single fixed method.
Confirm the session formats Mary currently offers before booking, as options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. For example, shorter or phone-based check-ins can work during a lunch break, and video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation when preferred.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger along with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, and caregiver strain.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and problem-focused, using exercises, worksheets, and skills practice to reduce reactivity and build better habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as an LCSW and many earlier years in social work and healthcare practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported for scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.