- Stress management
- Trauma support
- Addictions help
About Mary
Mary Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Mary sees clients who want help with issues like feeling isolated, problems with attachment, and trouble managing impulses.
Mary frames the client as the expert on their own story. She listens to what matters most and helps people identify strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings as well as talking through patterns that keep problems stuck.
Her work often addresses concrete challenges such as communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also supports people handling guilt, shame, money pressures, and questions about life purpose. Mary uses straightforward strategies to reduce overwhelming feelings and to increase a sense of control over day-to-day choices.
Mary encourages small, manageable goals and checks progress together. She aims to make sessions clear and focused so clients leave with something to try. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person's situation.
To begin, people complete an online questionnaire and schedule a first session. Mary practices in California and conducts work in English.
How Mary uses evidence-based techniques online
Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test them in everyday life; this can reduce worry and make social moments feel more manageable. Another commonly used method emphasizes behavior change through small, repeated steps to build confidence and reduce avoidance in challenging situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will talk with each client about what feels useful and will adjust methods to match the client's goals and preferences. That collaboration helps decide which techniques to try first and how to pace progress.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from scheduling. These practical benefits can help people keep sessions consistent while working toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related topics like attachment, isolation, and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Mary treats clients as experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps and talking through patterns that keep problems happening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
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.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.