- Social anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Grief support
About Mary
Mary Adams is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee with 40 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She adapts how she talks and plans work together based on each person's situation.
Mary has worked in clinical settings for four decades. That long experience means she has supported people through acute crises and ongoing struggles. She draws on many evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood problems, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress.
People come to her for help with things like abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and loneliness. She also supports those exploring life purpose and self-acceptance and those facing women's issues.
When grief or major life change is present, she helps break problems into manageable steps. For relationship concerns she focuses on communication skills and clearer boundaries. With anxiety and panic symptoms she works on practical tools to reduce overwhelm.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are provided in English and Mary does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape her work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep anxiety active; these methods can help with panic attacks and social anxiety by teaching step-by-step coping skills. Trauma-informed strategies pay attention to how past events affect current reactions and safety, and they work to reduce reactivity and increase tolerance for difficult memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will review what you want to accomplish and try methods that fit your goals and preferences. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or new concerns arise.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use mutually agreed formats to focus on practical skills, communication practice, exposure steps for anxiety, and grief processing in ways that fit everyday life.
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 help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She adjusts the dialogue and plan to fit each person's situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience supporting people through acute and ongoing concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.