Dr. Mary Moran, LCSW

Dr. Mary Moran is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She practices in Washington and brings long experience in mental health and substance use work to her sessions. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, an MSW, and a Ph.D., and has more than a decade of experience supervising other clinicians.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set clear goals and work toward them together. Sessions look at both thoughts and feelings and the real-life situations that shape them. Dr. Moran uses practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

In the room she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities and pace. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage stress and anxiety.

Relationship concerns and communication problems are part of her skill set, and she applies elements of the Gottman Method when appropriate to address those issues. She also supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and life transitions.

Her background includes trauma-aware work and long experience with addictions treatment. That experience informs how she helps people manage mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. She aims to make therapy practical, calm, and focused on what will help day to day.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Moran commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities, which supports a collaborative plan and pacing that fits each person's needs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Dr. Moran will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and situation. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue care without rearranging their whole day. Confirming formats and scheduling details helps match practical needs with therapeutic goals.