Mary Dziedzinski, LICSW

Mary Dziedzinski is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, or major life changes. Mary aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they begin the work of change.

She focuses on practical conversations that match each person’s needs. Sessions center on identifying what feels most pressing, building coping steps, and strengthening confidence and motivation. Mary adapts the pace and topics so people can make steady progress at a level that feels manageable.

Many clients bring issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, isolation, or end-of-life transitions, and Mary has experience supporting those topics alongside more general concerns like relationship communication, workplace strain, and self-esteem. She also addresses struggles such as guilt, codependency, hoarding, and forgiveness in straightforward terms.

Mary tends to work collaboratively, helping people set clear goals and checking in on what’s working. Her style is direct but warm, aimed at helping people build routines and small skills that make daily life easier. She encourages people to take the first step and stay engaged in the process.

To start, clients use the site’s matching flow to share basic information and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Approaches Mary Uses and How They Help Online

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on solving current problems and teaching practical skills. One common approach she draws on emphasizes identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and low mood, then testing small changes to see what helps. This approach is useful for everyday worries, panic, and persistent low mood.

Another approach she uses targets coping with loss and life transitions by creating space to process grief while building routines that restore energy and meaning. That method helps people facing bereavement, aging-related shifts, caregiver strain, or changes in life role.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then adjusts techniques over time so the work stays relevant. She checks in regularly to make sure the plan fits and changes it when needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. It can also help people maintain continuity of care during caregiving responsibilities or when managing mobility or health-related limitations.