- Direct practical tools
- Warm and respectful
- Goal oriented
About Mary
Mary Jean Eggleston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with more than 20 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with trauma, motivation struggles, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
Her approach is warm and respectful. She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Mary Jean draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide her work. She uses CBT to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to make changes. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, realistic steps toward clearer goals.
She aims to be sensitive to life stressors such as caregiver strain, first responder issues, disaster-related stress, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also addresses problems with communication and self-love concerns. Her goal is to help clients build confidence and better coping skills.
Mary Jean invites prospective clients to move at a pace that feels manageable. She emphasizes collaboration, so people help shape the plan and choose strategies that fit their daily lives.
How her approaches guide online care
Mary Jean commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can reduce panic and persistent worry. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and practical steps to move toward clearer outcomes.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.
If you expect to use online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow for shorter check-ins between appointments, and remove travel time that can be a barrier to regular work. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and Solution-Focused techniques to virtual settings so practical skill-building and goal work continue between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, motivation, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is respectful and practical, focusing on clear steps and short-term goals that clients can try between sessions.
How long has she worked in counseling?
She has over 20 years of professional experience in counseling and related work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.