Mary Skinner, LMHC

Mary Skinner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship strain, and stress. She also supports concerns such as trauma, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, and career transitions. Mary brings a warm, empathetic presence to sessions and treats each person as an equal partner in the work.

Her style is practical and person-centered. She uses clear, real-world strategies rather than jargon. Sessions focus on small, doable changes clients can try between meetings. Humor and creative problem solving are welcome when they fit a client’s personality.

Mary draws from cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and build committed action. Client-centered and Jungian influences shape a reflective, exploratory side to her work.

With ten years of experience, Mary has worked with adults on issues tied to family, sexuality, recovery, and major life changes. Her additional interests include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and first responder challenges. She aims to reduce stigma and support practical steps toward wellness.

Mary invites prospective clients to approach therapy as a collaboration. She helps people pick strategies that match their goals and daily life. The focus is on realistic progress rather than quick fixes.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test practical behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily stressors.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT can help with grief, chronic stress, and life transitions by shifting attention toward what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Together they try approaches and adjust plans based on what helps in daily life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for flexibility around work breaks or caregiver duties. Ask about offered session formats when you schedule to ensure they meet your needs.