- Client-centered approach
- Emotion-focused methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Mary
Mary Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 36 years of practice. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and related issues among the areas she addresses. She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English, and she accepts international clients.
Beth Sanders uses a relational approach that emphasizes the connection between people. She focuses on identifying strengths and obstacles so clients can set clear goals. Sessions often include practical communication skills and coping strategies to manage difficult emotions and situations.
Her background includes long experience with addictions and work that has centered on family and couple dynamics. She describes her work as grounded in spirituality without being religiously based, and she adapts that perspective to each person's beliefs. That orientation can influence how she frames meaning and motivation in therapy.
Mary notes that time is valuable and encourages focused effort toward specific changes. She also says she continues personal work herself, and draws on that experience when suggesting exercises or reflections. The result is an approach that balances support with direct skill-building.
Therapeutic methods Mary uses include client-centered techniques, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. Those tools are used to address issues like anxiety, grief, communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress.
How her approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's perspective first and focuses on building self-direction and clarity. It helps people who want practical help naming goals and deciding next steps. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in relationships and helps people understand patterns that cause distance or conflict. It is useful for improving communication and emotional connection. Imago Relationship Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect current ones and offers exercises to improve listening and repair.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary treats this as a collaborative process and will help you choose which methods to try based on your goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these options to help clients maintain momentum between sessions and practice skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and many related concerns such as grief, intimacy, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is relational and client-centered, focusing on strengths, clear goals, and practical communication and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 36 years of practice as a clinical social worker and extensive history working with addictions and family dynamics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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