I am a client-centered professional with 15 years of experience providing broad mental health services to diverse populations of children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified art therapist with specialization in utilizing multiple evidence-based modalities to address substance abuse, dual diagnoses, depression, anxiety, trauma, and domestic violence. I work with couples to increase effective communication skills in order to understand each other as well as grow emotional intimacy.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I provide background information on myself, how I work and ask goal oriented questions to begin to develop a therapeutic relationship.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
*Increase feelings of self esteem *Learn coping & problem solving skills * Experience emotional regulation * Feel more centered, relaxed and balanced * Improve communication skills *Profit from being more present * Acquire confidence & focus *Recover from a painful past * Overcome sadness * Improve quality of life *Gain creative self-knowledge
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I see couples, individual adults, and adolescents, aged 13-18 years of age.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is used to address trauma issues by processing in the midbrain
7 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
I can tell Mary really listens to me because of the clear feedback she gives me.
April 10, 2025
I would recommend Mary Walton to a friend for therapy. Mary listens carefully to me and is great at suggesting resources to assist me in reaching my goals in therapy.
March 13, 2025
Conversational, relatable, good feedback