- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
About Mary
Mary Pirant is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. She brings 15 years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting stress, relationship concerns, and other life changes. She aims to make the first step less daunting and to help people find reasons to keep going.
Mary creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk openly about their thoughts and feelings. She encourages practical steps and honest reflection rather than quick fixes.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on identifying a client’s goals and the work needed to reach them. Her approach emphasizes collaboration. Mary helps people clarify their priorities, whether that means coping with grief, handling workplace stress, addressing obsessive thoughts, or navigating intimacy issues.
She also supports those facing compassion fatigue and first responder concerns. Sessions combine structured conversation with real-world strategies. Mary helps people break down big problems into manageable steps and practices that can be used between meetings.
She pays attention to what is working and what needs to change as therapy progresses. Clients can expect straightforward guidance and steady support. Mary encourages people to name their “why” and to commit to the process of change.
Her aim is to help clients build lasting skills for managing mood, behavior, and relationships.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.
- Addictions
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical change. One common approach involves structured problem-solving and skill building to manage anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. This method teaches concrete skills that clients can use between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Another frequently used approach targets addictive behaviors and compulsions through behavioral strategies and mindful awareness. Clients learn to identify triggers, build alternative routines, and practice skills that reduce urges and improve self-control. These techniques are useful for addictions, OCD-related symptoms, and impulse-related concerns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify goals, test methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. She encourages clients to weigh options and to take part in selecting techniques that fit their needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or shorter reflections between sessions. These formats make it easier to attend sessions around work, parenting, or shift schedules while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
Questions people ask about Mary
What types of concerns does Mary address?
She works with people on addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, anger, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space and uses practical steps to help clients reach their goals.
What is her professional background?
Mary has 15 years of experience in mental health settings helping people cope with life changes, addictions, and stress-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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