- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Stress and coping
- Addictions support
About Mary
Mary Hartenstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, and life changes. She also supports concerns related to parenting, family problems, eating and body image, anger, and self-esteem.
Hartenstein emphasizes practical steps and clients’ own strengths. She approaches sessions by looking for small, achievable changes that can reduce distress. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change next.
She often uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify goals and build on what already works. That approach prioritizes short-term, actionable strategies rather than long explorations of the past. It can be useful for problems like coping with stress, improving communication, and managing addictive behaviors.
Mary has worked with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and family of origin problems. She also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and dependent personality tendencies with practical problem-solving and goal-setting.
In sessions she helps people set clear steps and track progress. The focus is on real-world changes that fit daily life. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s process to see online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How Mary Uses Solution-Focused Work Online
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying specific goals and the steps that lead toward them. It asks what someone wants to change, highlights times when things go better, and builds on those moments to create practical plans. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and addictive behaviors by breaking big problems into manageable actions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adapts plans as needed so sessions stay useful and focused on outcomes the person cares about.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose not to use video if they prefer a phone-style conversation or a lower-bandwidth option. Ask about current session options when you sign up so timing and format match daily life needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating and body image concerns, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
How would sessions typically feel?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, focusing on clear next steps a person can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an LCSW credential in Louisiana.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Louisiana and provides services consistent with that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.