- Addictions
- Depression
- Relationship issues
About Mary
Mary Mattis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 19 years of experience. They work with people facing addictions, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship problems, bipolar disorder, and depression. Mary also focuses on issues such as divorce and separation, forgiveness, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
Mary uses straightforward conversation to identify the problems that matter most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking about choices. The therapist adapts the pace depending on how someone responds and what they say they need.
In sessions Mary helps people break problems into smaller, manageable parts. For example, when social situations are stressful, they will work on specific skills for approaching those situations and on lowering the immediate emotional intensity. When addiction or impulsivity is present, sessions include planning for safer decisions and handling setbacks without harsh self-judgment.
Mary’s approach balances short-term problem solving with attention to longer-term goals like repairing relationships or finding more meaning in daily life. The work includes talking through patterns, practicing new behaviors, and checking progress regularly. Mary aims for clear, achievable steps rather than vague promises.
People who want to begin can expect direct, practical collaboration on the issues they bring. The therapist adjusts methods as progress is seen and as priorities shift over time.
Evidence-based methods and online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear strategies and skill building. One approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to change unhelpful patterns by setting small goals, rehearsing new responses, and tracking progress. This helps with impulsivity, addictions, and behavior changes that get in the way of daily life.Another approach concentrates on mood regulation and coping skills for depression and bipolar challenges. It teaches ways to notice mood shifts, adjust routines, and create steadyer daily habits that reduce extreme highs and lows. These techniques also support people facing social anxiety and phobia by offering stepwise exposure and anxiety management tools.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences and will change the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use quieter settings, limit camera use when that helps, and keep regular appointments even when schedules are tight.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mary help with?
Mary works with addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and depression. They also address separation and divorce, forgiveness, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is Mary’s therapy style like?
Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation and step-by-step planning. The therapist uses problem solving and skill practice to address immediate difficulties and longer-term goals.
How long has Mary practiced clinically?
Mary has 19 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including mood conditions and addictions.
What credential does Mary hold and where are they located?
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States meet with Mary?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen options during booking.
How do I start a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the system.