- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Life changes
About Mary
Mary Adams is a Tennessee-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to manage difficult feelings and daily demands.
Mary helps people who struggle with abandonment fears, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and loneliness. She also addresses mood concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and issues commonly raised by women. Life purpose is one named focus she brings into conversations about next steps and meaning after change.
Her approach centers on respectful, sensitive dialogue and a collaborative plan with clear goals. In sessions she listens for what feels most urgent, then works with the person to set short-term actions and longer-term priorities. Conversations are direct and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Mary tailors the pacing and methods to each person's situation, adjusting how she works based on what helps most. She emphasizes straightforward strategies for coping and communication. Over time she supports people to reduce distress and make practical choices about relationships, work, and daily living.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and the subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic methods shape online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical steps. One common approach is short-term behavioral work that identifies unhelpful patterns and replaces them with manageable daily actions to reduce anxiety and panic. This helps when symptoms interfere with work, sleep, or relationships.Another approach is trauma-informed processing that addresses the effects of abuse or loss. This involves gradual pacing, building coping skills first, and then safely talking through painful memories when the person feels ready. That method is useful for post-traumatic stress, grief, and strong emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods based on your goals, current concerns, and what feels most workable. Expectations and plans are reviewed as therapy progresses so methods can be adjusted.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. They can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-only sessions when video is not needed. Discuss format preferences at the first appointment to decide what will fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include panic, social anxiety, mood issues, and matters related to life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to identify immediate steps and longer-term priorities. Sessions aim to set clear, achievable goals you can act on between meetings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 40 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, relationships, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Tennessee LCSW and practices in Tennessee.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.