Mary Mathis, LPC

Mary Mathis is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people find direction during stressful or painful times. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to move forward when life feels overwhelming. Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and other common struggles.

Mathis draws on 13 years of clinical experience in a range of settings. Her training includes a BA in Individual and Family Development from Purdue University and a MA in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. Early roles included work with multisystemic therapy for HIV positive teenagers, school-based mental health counseling, and service as a Military and Family Life Counselor.

In sessions she uses approaches that match each person's needs, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Conversations tend to focus on identifying strengths, setting concrete goals, and practicing small changes that add up over time.

She also supports concerns related to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, blended families, aging and geriatric issues, and multicultural challenges. Other areas addressed include ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, career and life purpose, and mood or anxiety concerns.

Mary aims to create a straightforward process for change. She encourages people to take manageable steps, try new ways of coping, and build on what already works in their lives. If someone chooses to begin, she works with them to set realistic goals and track progress together.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist offers support and empathy while helping clients identify their own solutions, which can help with stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with change.

Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their goals and find internal motivation to make changes. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps in areas like career change, health behavior, or parenting choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what seems useful, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted based on what helps.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or transportation limits. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel disruptions, and more consistent appointments that fit into everyday life.