- Evidence-based techniques
- Stress and anxiety focus
- Grief and trauma support
About Mary
Mary Landers is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Texas with 12 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Mary aims to make the first step toward change easier by offering steady support and clear, practical guidance.
Her style centers on creating an open space where people can say what they need to say without judgment. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. Mary helps people name patterns, try small changes, and notice what works in daily life.
Over a dozen years in the field has given Mary experience with a wide range of concerns. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and challenges related to autism and aging. She is familiar with relationship and communication problems and with kink-affirming care topics.
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and set practical goals. She helps people cope with loss and rebuild routines after trauma or major life change. The focus is on skills people can use between sessions and on realistic steps that match each person’s pace.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. Mary partners with people to build momentum toward a more manageable, more satisfying life. To begin, she asks a few questions about current needs and priorities and then shapes sessions around those goals.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve daily life. One common approach focuses on practical skills for stress and anxiety, teaching pacing, breathing, and problem-solving strategies that people can try between sessions. Another approach emphasizes coping after trauma and loss, helping people process difficult memories and rebuild routines at a manageable pace.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts techniques as progress and needs change. She views therapy as teamwork, with planning and small experiments guiding decisions about what to try next.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits often include easier scheduling, fitting sessions into a busy day, and keeping momentum during life transitions. Online work can also make it simpler to maintain continuity when travel or caregiving demands arise. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt evidence-based methods to remote sessions to focus on skills practice, emotional coping, and real-world problem solving.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Mary also helps people facing abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image issues.
What is Mary’s therapeutic style?
Her style is open and direct. She creates a nonjudgmental space, focuses on practical steps, and helps people try small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Mary?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.