About Mary
Mary Pruett is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with addictions. She supports clients facing family conflict, low self-esteem, body image concerns, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress. Mary aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Mary creates an open, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on real problems and small steps that can fit into daily life. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. Over her career Mary has worked in clinical settings across Indiana and Virginia and is licensed in both states as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
That background gives her a broad view of common emotional and behavioral struggles. She draws on proven techniques to help people regain confidence and calm. In sessions Mary listens for patterns that keep clients stuck and helps them try different ways of coping.
She coaches practical skills for managing anxiety and talking through family tensions. When addictions are part of the picture, she focuses on concrete strategies to reduce harm and build healthier routines. Her style is patient and direct.
Mary expects honest conversation and helps clients set realistic goals. She supports people as they take steps toward a more balanced and hopeful life.
Online Approaches and What They Do
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One common approach is cognitive-style work that helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced thinking. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. Another frequently used approach focuses on skills for coping and behavior change, helping people build routines, manage cravings, and reduce panic symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. The process is collaborative and open to adjustment as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions or live chat can be easier to fit into a lunch break or a busy day. Text-based messaging supports brief check-ins and ongoing reminders between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and use therapy in a practical way.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- Indiana, Virginia
- Languages
- English