Dr. Mary Wilson
Hi there! I am a licensed therapist and have been in the field for 30 years. I have a doctorate in Philosophy with a focus of Psychology. I specialize in personality disorders, anger management, and trauma.
This includes providing validation, guidance, challenging your thoughts, providing alternative viewpoints and methods of coping, all when appropriate and therapeutic.
My passion is working with adults that present with an array of issues including but not limited to anger, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and criminal behavior. I have a lengthy background with couple counseling, effective communication, and narcissistic abuse.
First session
In our first session together we will do a brief introduction and then dive into the challenges that you are currently experiencing that brought you to therapy. In the following session we will identify goals that will guide us throughout your treatment.
Strengths
I believe my greatest strength is my dedication to the success of my patients. My approach will be dependent on what your needs are at the time of the session. This includes providing validation, guidance, challenging your thoughts, providing alternative viewpoints and methods of coping, all when appropriate and therapeutic.
Ideal clients
I love working with adults who are eager to make a change in their life. If you are dedicated to yourself and your mental health, you are already headed for success.
Treatment methods
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have used DBT for over 20 years and use it primarily for my patients with personality disorders, criminal behavior, and substance abuse.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I began my career in the mental health field using CBT, which brings 30 years of experience with this treatment method. I use CBT to address multiple mental health issues, including but not limited to anger, trauma, trauma, OCD, and mood disorders.
Psychodynamic
I primarily use the psychodynamic treatment method with adult who have experienced childhood trauma.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
I use rational emotive behavioral therapy to assist patients with challenging their negatives thoughts to deter negative emotional/behavioral reactions and actions.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Couples Counseling
Personality Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Grief
Military/Veterans
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
IllinoisLicense 180002360
MissouriLicense 2024025728