- 18 years experience
- Florida LCSW
- Practical coping skills
About Mary
Mary Dashiell is a Florida licensed clinical social worker who supports people facing addictions, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, and eating struggles. She brings 18 years of practice to each appointment and focuses on helping people feel heard. Mary aims to create a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
She helps clients take practical first steps toward a more fulfilling life. Conversations are straightforward and centered on the issues you bring. Mary works with people to identify manageable goals and small, workable changes that fit day-to-day life.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. She listens first, then offers ways to cope with intense emotions, reduce shame, and address patterns that keep problems like panic, isolation, or substance use active. She also supports people dealing with guilt, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose.
Mary draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor her work to each person. Sessions focus on building skills for managing anxiety and panic symptoms, improving self-care, and handling triggers related to trauma or eating concerns. The tone is practical and compassionate.
Those who choose to work with Mary are guided step by step. She encourages realistic pacing so progress is steady rather than overwhelming. Starting therapy is framed as a courageous decision, and she aims to meet each client where they are.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many of Mary’s most used approaches are rooted in evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills. One common technique focuses on skills to manage anxiety and panic - it teaches ways to notice bodily signals, use breathing and grounding strategies, and test unhelpful thoughts so panic becomes more manageable. Another approach targets trauma-related symptoms; it emphasizes building safety, learning emotion regulation tools, and pacing exposure to reminders of trauma at a tolerable level.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. Together they review what helps most, adjust strategies, and set realistic steps so change feels doable rather than overwhelming.
If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the specific session formats Mary currently offers before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to continue steady work on panic, trauma, and addiction-related goals even when life gets hectic.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mary help with?
She supports people dealing with addictions, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, and eating concerns. She also addresses panic disorder and panic attacks along with related issues like social anxiety and isolation.
How would she describe her therapy style?
The style is collaborative and straightforward. Mary listens first, then works with clients to set practical goals and develop coping skills.
What is her professional background?
Mary has 18 years of professional experience in behavioral health settings. That experience informs her work with trauma, addiction, and eating concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.