Mary Marks, LCSW

Mary Marks is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who speaks English and Spanish. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes and prefers clear, practical steps to help people cope. Her style is direct but warm, focusing on what will help day to day and over time.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build more flexible responses. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support lasting behavior change.

Mary has 14 years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work. Her LCSW licenses include New York and Florida and she combines practical information about medications with talk therapy when relevant. That means she can explain common psychotropic options while keeping the conversation focused on goals and values.

She helps people process grief and trauma, including losses tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and pet loss, and addresses addictions, sleep problems, body image, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues. The work often includes learning stress-management skills, adjusting negative self-talk, and building routines that support better sleep and mood.

Mary emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. Sessions tend to involve active listening, straightforward feedback, and concrete skills practice so clients leave with clear next steps.

How Mary’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Mary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. ACT emphasizes values and present-moment acceptance, guiding people to take meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present.

Those methods pair naturally with attachment-informed conversations about how past relationships shape present interactions, which is useful for intimacy and relationship concerns. Mary aims to learn each person’s goals and preferences and then tailors techniques to what fits best. Deciding on an approach is collaborative - she and the client check in and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, make follow-up easier, and let them practice skills between meetings. Online work still focuses on real skills practice, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises that can be done between sessions to support change.