- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety
About Mary
Mary Harbin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi with five years of therapy experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Mary also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Mary draws on practical experience from many years in community support and recent clinical practice. Sessions typically involve clear, doable steps rather than long lectures. She helps people notice what gets in the way, try small changes, and track what helps over time.
Her style is active and task-oriented while also listening for the personal story behind symptoms. Mary uses strategies that teach skills for managing overwhelming feelings and preventing relapses. She also addresses painful memories and patterns that keep people stuck.
People who come to Mary often want straightforward guidance and tools they can use between sessions. She checks in on how techniques are working and adjusts plans when needed. Progress is measured in small, practical shifts rather than dramatic promises.
Mary encourages starting with a brief consult to talk about current concerns and next steps. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time, and new clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment. Sessions are offered in English and Mary is not currently accepting international clients.
Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options
Mary uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help with strong emotions and difficult memories. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods give concrete steps to practice between sessions and help people respond differently to social situations.Another frequent component is trauma-focused work that helps process painful memories and reduce their day-to-day impact. This work aims to lessen the hold of past events so people can engage more fully in current life. Both approaches are practical and skills-focused, helping with grief, guilt, shame, and social fears as well as general anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what is working and adjusts strategies when needed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or reducing time away from responsibilities. Discussing practical needs during the first appointment helps plan sessions that fit each person’s schedule and circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, plus social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her approach is active and practical, using evidence-based techniques to teach coping skills and address painful memories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has five years of experience as a therapist, in addition to many years in community support roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.