(she/her)
Often rebooked
I approach therapy with warmth, honesty, and compassion. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported enough to explore difficult experiences while also feeling gently challenged to grow. I care deeply about creating a therapeutic relationship where people feel respected, understood, and able to approach difficult parts of their lives with curiosity rather than judgment. Outside of therapy, I enjoy paddle boarding in the summer, long conversations with loved ones over a leisurely meal, and just about anything related to musical theater. I’m also a big fan of ceramics and afternoon naps—two things that help me stay grounded and appreciate small moments of creativity and rest.
1. Administrative details We’ll briefly review important information such as confidentiality, scheduling, and how to communicate between sessions. 2. Understanding what brings you in We’ll talk about what led you to seek therapy and what you’ve been experiencing recently. As part of the intake process, I’ll also ask some questions to understand your mental health history and determine whether any diagnoses may apply (which is required by insurance companies if they are helping to cover the cost of services). We won’t cover everything in the first session, but we’ll begin building a clearer picture together. If you already know what you’d like to talk about, I’ll listen and ask questions to help clarify things. If you’re not sure where to start, that’s completely okay—I’ll help guide the conversation. 3. Therapy goals We’ll begin discussing what you hope might feel different in your life and what you’d like to focus on in therapy. Your treatment plan will always be shaped around your priorities. 4. Next steps At the end of our session, we can talk about whether continuing to work together feels like a good fit. If so, we’ll schedule the next appointment. If not, I’ll gladly help you think about other options so you can find the therapist who feels right for you.
One of my greatest strengths is building a therapeutic relationship that is supportive, honest, validating, and safe enough to explore painful or sensitive experiences. I show up authentically with my clients—with jokes, honest emotional responses, and accountability—because I believe meaningful healing happens in relationships where people feel seen and understood.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
A large part of my work is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS). This approach helps us understand the different parts of ourselves that show up in our lives—like the inner critic, the part that feels anxious, or the part that tries to keep everything under control. Through this work, people often begin to understand themselves in a new way. Instead of feeling stuck in the same patterns, we can develop more compassion for the different parts of ourselves and create space for real healing and change.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma can shape the ways we think about ourselves, relate to others, and experience our emotions. I approach trauma work with patience and respect for the protective strategies your mind and body developed to help you survive difficult experiences. Much of my trauma work is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS). This approach helps us understand the different parts of you that formed in response to painful experiences, and gently work toward healing the emotional burdens they carry. Our work moves at a pace that feels safe and collaborative, allowing deeper healing to unfold over time.
4 ratings with written reviews
August 1, 2025
I’ve had several go-arounds with therapy, and I’d found it challenging to keep appointments or remain consistent. Until I started working with Mary. Working with Mary has helped me WANT to work on myself. Mary is very easy to connect with. She is intelligent, compassionate, and really cares about her clients. She is quick to provide me with resources to continue working on my mental health between sessions. I’m super grateful to have found her!!
May 19, 2025
Warmth, kindness, gentleness, good listener, compassionate
April 30, 2025
Mary is such a kind warm personality. She makes it so easy to open up about hard things and feels so friendly. The way she speaks and addresses my concerns or feelings about myself is so empowering because she challenges me to take a step back and really analyze the way I am feeling instead of just talking about it. I am so excited to continue working with her.