Mary Molyneaux
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional with over 23 years of experience providing clinical services in one capacity or another. My experience includes working with children, teens, and adults and my areas of practice have included substance use, serious mental illness, and a variety of anxiety issues. I believe that you are the expert on your own thoughts and feelings, but unhelpful behavior patterns are not always as obvious to the person engaging in them. My role with you will be to help you discover those patterns and their root cause so that we can give them a tune-up to get you going on a more functional path. Why we do what we do has always been a strong focus of my clinical work. I believe that we can always find the reasons for our dysfunctional behaviors if we are open and willing to look for them. I will work well with you if you are open and curious about your own mind and/or are motivated to dig deep into your inner world to affect change. Dream analysis has also highly interested me, and I welcome discussing your dreams and what they could represent about your current life problems.
Dream analysis has also highly interested me, and I welcome discussing your dreams and what they could represent about your current life problems.
First session
Being on the receiving end of therapy myself, I find that comfort with my therapist is the most important factor in making change. You are free to ask me (most) questions to get comfortable with me! You are also free to share as little or as much as you'd like in our first session. Opening up to a stranger can feel...strange. If after our first session-or even after our 10th session-you feel something is uncomfortable, I welcome you to be direct and to communicate this to me.
Strengths
I use an empathic, yet "no-nonsense" approach and help you to take accountability for your decisions and actions. I will work hard with you to find and change unhelpful behaviors, but you hold the power and control to your own life. I will be here as a guide to help you get your momentum going in a more helpful direction. I also believe that mutually agreed upon humor can be an absolute asset in the therapeutic process.
Ideal clients
I've found that clients who are willing to remain consistent, patient, and dedicated to their participation typically find faster and more lasting change. I know that there is never an issue too small for which to seek help, and if you give yourself a chance and stick with it, you may be surprised how much better you can feel.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
My clinical approach to treatment is eclectic. In short, I use whatever approach works best for your unique personality and presenting problem! I typically draw from principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and internal family systems. I am also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Perfectionism.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Other specialties
Depression
Dissociative Disorders
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
IllinoisLicense 149014259
Accepted insurance
Cash - $175 per session