- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Mary
Mary Herro is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona with 30 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, grief and loss, and related issues such as depression and self-esteem. She also lists support for ADHD, bipolar concerns, and LGBT matters and many other life challenges.
Mary focuses on practical, conversational therapy. Sessions are used to talk through current problems, identify patterns, and try out ways to respond differently. She adapts the discussion and any plan to each person's situation rather than using one fixed method.
Her practice includes work on coping skills for strong emotions, handling grief and loss, and managing addictive behaviors. She also supports people dealing with relationship tensions, parenting strain, body image, and career stress. Short-term coaching goals such as clearer decision-making and behavior changes are part of her work when useful.
Mary's background across three decades brings experience with trauma and abuse, domestic violence fallout, and complex issues like attachment, abandonment, and dissociation. She also notes experience with adoption and foster care concerns as well as aging and geriatric issues.
Conversations in sessions are straightforward and focused on what someone can try between meetings. She asks about goals, tracks progress, and adjusts what they are doing together when needed. Sessions are provided in English and follow Arizona counseling standards.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques commonly mean working with clear, practical methods such as cognitive strategies and behavioral exercises. Cognitive strategies involve noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and rehearsing more balanced ways of thinking; these can help with social anxiety, worry, and low mood. Behavioral exercises focus on gradual exposure and practicing small steps toward feared or avoided situations, which can reduce avoidance and increase confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences and real-life obligations guide which techniques are emphasized.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills between meetings in everyday settings and bring real situations into discussion for immediate feedback. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises so they are practical for the client’s day-to-day routine.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, ADHD and related issues among her focus areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on talking through problems, trying new responses, and tracking progress over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Arizona.
What credential and location should I know?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.