- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Stress and grief support
About Mary
Mary Downer is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 17 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns.
Her method is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, identifying patterns that keep problems going, and testing small changes to daily routines. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to look at thoughts and behaviors, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are a central issue.
Clients can expect clear explanations of steps to try between sessions. Mary emphasizes skills people can use right away, such as coping strategies for panic, ways to manage intrusive thoughts, and communication techniques for strained relationships. She also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and life changes like pregnancy and childbirth.
Her experience includes work with autism and Asperger syndrome, intellectual disability, and obsessive-compulsive concerns, along with mood disorders and impulse-related challenges. She names practical goals with each person and revisits those goals regularly.
Mary offers services in English and practices from Ohio. To begin, users follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and Trauma-Focused Therapy shape online sessions
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift small behaviors that make social situations harder. CBT sessions typically include identifying thought patterns, trying short behavioral experiments, and practicing new skills between meetings. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events affect current reactions; it focuses on grounding skills, processing traumatic memories at a pace the person can manage, and building safety and coping strategies. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then suggest methods to try. Plans are revisited and adjusted based on what helps most. The practical benefits of online work make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. Many people find remote sessions save travel time and let them schedule meetings around work or family commitments. Before booking, confirm which session formats Mary offers through the site so you know whether video, phone, or another option is used. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, easier follow-up between sessions, and more frequent brief touches when agreed on with the therapist.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she approach social anxiety or panic?
She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, and practical coping steps for panic and social anxiety symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
Mary Downer has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and neurodiversity-related issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the available options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.