Mary Landers, LCSW

Mary Landers, LCSW, centers her practice on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. She offers calm, straightforward support and focuses on helping people take the first steps toward clearer thinking and more manageable days.

With 12 years of experience in Texas, Mary builds an open space for honest conversation. She encourages people to name their worries and to try small, doable changes. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day coping skills rather than quick fixes.

Mary also brings attention to specific life contexts that can complicate mental health. That includes aging and geriatric issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, cancer-related concerns, and the stresses that come with attachment wounds or abandonment. She works with people on relationship patterns, communication problems, and challenges around commitment and codependency.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration. Mary helps clients set practical goals and tries techniques that match each person’s situation. Progress is measured in clearer choices, fewer crisis moments, and better ways to handle recurring emotions.

Clients describe her style as supportive and pragmatic, focused on real-world strategies they can use between sessions. She aims to empower people to make changes that fit their life, pace, and values.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people learn practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as grounding exercises and step-by-step plans to manage overwhelming moments. Another approach emphasizes working through grief and trauma at a pace the client can tolerate, using careful pacing and processing to reduce distress and build resilience.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. She encourages regular check-ins so the approach matches the client’s needs and preferences over time.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats Mary currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and offer options when in-person visits are difficult. Many people find this flexibility helps them maintain consistency and apply skills between meetings.