Mary Verberne, LCSW

Mary Verberne is a licensed clinical social worker who provides supportive therapy in Louisiana. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Mary draws on a compassionate, faith-informed stance and aims to make therapy practical and understandable.

Mary works with individuals facing a wide range of concerns. That includes workplace stress, grief, caregiver strain, addictions, trauma, and issues with sleep and self-esteem. She also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues when they affect a persons emotional health.

Her approach centers on listening and collaborating with each person to identify what matters most. Sessions often involve talking through current struggles and testing small changes that can make daily life easier. She brings problem-solving tools alongside reflection about personal values and goals.

Mary uses several evidence-based methods to structure sessions when helpful. These include client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thought patterns, mindfulness practices to ease tension, and narrative work to rethink difficult stories. Motivational interviewing is also part of her toolkit for people wanting to make change.

Over 12 years in practice, Mary has supported people through grief, caregiving stress, relationship conflict, and the effects of trauma. She aims to help clients build resilience, clearer communication, and concrete coping skills they can use after sessions end.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so the person feels heard and helps them name priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Mary collaborates with clients to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques over several sessions and checking in about what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit more easily into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes or stressful seasons. A licensed professional will discuss how to structure sessions so they make sense for your routine and therapeutic goals.