- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship concerns
- Self esteem work
About Mary
Mary Yost is a licensed clinician who brings nearly 29 years of experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage depression, addiction-related struggles, intimacy and relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. Mary speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel practical and reachable for people under stress.
Mary uses approaches that center the person rather than a checklist. She helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward it. Sessions emphasize clearer communication, steady coping skills, and ways to reduce self-criticism so daily life feels less overwhelming.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing major life transitions and persistent challenges. That includes helping those who are navigating adoption or foster care issues, aging-related concerns, caregiver strain, chronic illness, or recovery from substance use. She has also supported people with attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and difficult body image or cancer-related adjustments.
In practical terms Mary blends tools from cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior approaches, and acceptance and commitment ideas. She pairs these with an attachment-based and client-centered outlook so conversations stay grounded in each person’s values and experiences. The aim is to build skills that can be used outside sessions.
Mary’s approach suits people who want clear steps alongside deeper emotional work. She often focuses on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and learning strategies to manage craving, mood, or persistent anxious thoughts. Her style is steady, direct, and empathetic.
How Mary’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift attention to values and action. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing new skills to change mood and reactions. It is commonly used for depression, low self-esteem, and coping with stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections; it helps people improve communication and feel more secure in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will discuss what matters to the client, try different strategies, and adjust based on how well an approach fits goals and everyday life. Clients and therapist work together to pick techniques that feel useful and realistic.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins between other commitments. It also lets people use tools such as worksheets, skills practice, and guided exercises during the session so learning can continue between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and low self-esteem, plus related topics such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and adoption or foster care matters.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and practical, blending acceptance, cognitive strategies, and attachment ideas to help people communicate better and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 29 years of experience working with a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCMHC licensed in New Hampshire and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mary?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.