- Grief and end-of-life support
- Anxiety and depression
- Values-focused care
About Mary
Mary Griffith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with major life stresses, navigate grief, and manage anxiety and depressive symptoms. Mary aims to create an affirming, compassionate space where people can take small, steady steps toward change.
Her work often addresses relationship challenges and communication struggles. She helps clients untangle patterns that keep them stuck and build skills for clearer connection. Mary also supports those facing career strain, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, and the emotional impact of medical or life transitions.
Mary draws from approaches that center the person and their values. She uses methods that encourage present-moment awareness and practical behavior change. Sessions typically mix reflection with concrete tools clients can use between meetings.
She emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s background and identity. That includes attention to LGBTQ experiences, cultural influences, and how past loss or abandonment can shape current choices. Her aim is to help people move toward lives that feel more intentional and grounded.
Mary encourages straightforward conversation about goals and progress. She works to make therapy a place to try new ways of coping, practice difficult conversations, and rebuild a sense of control after loss or change. If someone is ready to take the next step, she supports that process with steady, practical guidance.
Her work often addresses relationship challenges and communication struggles. She helps clients untangle patterns that keep them stuck and build skills for clearer connection. Mary also supports those facing career strain, caregiver fatigue, chronic illness, and the emotional impact of medical or life transitions.
Mary draws from approaches that center the person and their values. She uses methods that encourage present-moment awareness and practical behavior change. Sessions typically mix reflection with concrete tools clients can use between meetings.
She emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s background and identity. That includes attention to LGBTQ experiences, cultural influences, and how past loss or abandonment can shape current choices. Her aim is to help people move toward lives that feel more intentional and grounded.
Mary encourages straightforward conversation about goals and progress. She works to make therapy a place to try new ways of coping, practice difficult conversations, and rebuild a sense of control after loss or change. If someone is ready to take the next step, she supports that process with steady, practical guidance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed steps toward them. It helps when anxiety, depression, or grief make it hard to move forward by focusing on small, values-based actions.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and pacing. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and supports people as they find their own solutions to relationship or life-change struggles.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for managing panic, sleep problems, and persistent low mood by practicing new skills between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as new challenges or priorities arise.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and let people join from quieter surroundings. Discuss format preferences when you schedule so sessions align with your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
Mary helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She practices in a collaborative, person-centered way that pairs empathy with practical tools. Sessions balance listening with skills you can use between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Mary has 15 years of counseling experience and focuses on supporting people through transitions, loss, and complex emotional issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She works from Mississippi and holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; please confirm any time zone considerations when scheduling.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.