- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
- 20 years experience
About Mary
Mary Huckaby is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 20 years of experience. She works with adults to address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and mood changes. Parents reading on a phone will find straightforward, calm language and practical steps in her approach.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to fit each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, short-term coping skills, and exploring patterns that keep problems recurring. Mary helps people manage panic attacks and high anxiety by teaching breathing and grounding skills alongside longer-term strategies to reduce their frequency.
Mary has worked with adults 18 and older for two decades. Her experience includes trauma and abuse, substance misuse, and caregiver stress. She also supports those dealing with shame, isolation, and life transitions like divorce or midlife change.
In sessions she emphasizes simple communication skills and problem-solving. She helps people untangle attachment and control issues and practices that rebuild self-esteem over time. The work tends to be practical and paced to what each person can use right now.
To begin, she asks about immediate concerns and what the person hopes to change. From there she outlines a plan that may include short-term strategies and deeper work on patterns. This mix allows people to feel steadier while also addressing root causes of distress.
Approaches that meet panic and anxiety head-on
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One approach teaches breathing, grounding, and short-term coping tools to reduce the intensity of panic attacks and high anxiety. These techniques are practical and aim to help a person regain control during an episode.Another approach looks at patterns in relationships and attachment that can fuel ongoing anxiety. This work helps people see how old habits and fears show up now, and practices new ways to communicate and set boundaries that lower stress over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify needs, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they test techniques and adjust the plan so the work fits daily life and goals for change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. Licensed professionals can adapt sessions to focus on skills training, problem-solving, or deeper pattern work depending on what the person needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mary help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas.
What is her typical therapy style?
Mary uses evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. Sessions are practical, with coping skills, communication practice, and steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has practiced for 20 years and has experience across mood disorders, trauma work, and substance misuse among adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri. Her profile lists Missouri as her location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.