- 40 years experience
- Goal focused
- Practical steps
About Mary
Mary Aubrey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of experience. She has worked in college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention, hospital services, and private practice. Mary listens first and wants to understand what you are thinking and feeling about the problems you face now.
She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed and who are dealing with panic attacks or ongoing anxiety. Sessions often focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. Mary and the person she is working with set clear goals and track progress together.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work earned in 1985 and earlier graduate work in counseling. She is licensed in Massachusetts as an LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Over four decades she has worked across settings and with many life stages.
Mary draws from several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors, psychodynamic ideas to consider patterns that repeat over time, and solution-focused steps to build small changes that matter. These approaches are mixed to suit the person and the issue.
People commonly bring concerns about panic and anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief and loss, eating and body-image issues, caregiving stress, and addiction. Mary aims to make therapy practical, straightforward, and focused on what will help in daily life.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Mary commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety and panic because it breaks problems into steps you can practice between sessions.She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. This approach helps when someone wants to understand how past experiences shape current reactions and relationships.
Solution-focused work is another feature of her practice. It emphasizes small, realistic goals and what is already working, so progress can begin quickly and feel manageable.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as therapy moves forward.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them stay consistent while working around work, caregiving, or school commitments.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and panic attacks as well as depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, eating and body-image concerns, caregiving stress, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, goal-oriented approach. Sessions focus on understanding your point of view and setting practical steps to try between meetings.
What is Mary’s background and experience?
Mary has 40 years of clinical experience in college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention, hospitals, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an M.S.W. and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.