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Mary-Eileen Walker

Mary-Eileen Walker, LMHC, LMFT

Therapist · Florida · 38+ years of experience

Experienced therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
38+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LMFT
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH1622
License (Florida)
LMFT · No. MT1260
NPI
1760928402

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  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • 38 years experience

About Mary-Eileen

Mary-Eileen Walker is a licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist with 38 years of experience. She combines client-centered care with practical techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on what matters to each person.

In session she draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with mindfulness and existential ideas. That means conversations are guided by the person's goals, with attention to thought patterns and present-moment practices. She also uses hypnotherapy tools when appropriate to address habits, trauma responses, or strong emotional reactions.

Walker has worked in many settings and has run a private practice in Florida for over a decade. She has experience helping people with addiction, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and recovery from trauma or abuse. Aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress are listed among her additional focus areas.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect. Clients help set priorities and choose techniques that fit their life. Sessions include problem-solving, skill practice, and time to reflect on underlying patterns that affect relationships and work.

Mary-Eileen is credentialed as an LMHC and LMFT in Florida. She supports work on career questions, parenting stress, identity and sexuality concerns, and coping with major life changes. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

38+ years

Credentials

Florida, Florida

Languages

English

Approaches you may use in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them set goals that matter. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus. These exercises can support people dealing with trauma responses, chronic stress, or caregiver fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to use. That decision is shared and can change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since the profile does not list specific online formats. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit better into a busy day. It can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and let people use practices between sessions to reinforce change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and many related topics including aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She combines practical CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, and conversational work to help people change thoughts and behaviors.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 38 years of experience across community, clinical, and private practice settings, including over a decade running a private practice in Florida.

What credentials does she hold and where does she work?

She holds LMHC and LMFT credentials and practices in Florida. The profile lists her licensure as FL LMHC and FL LMFT.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

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 begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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