- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Mary
Mary Skinner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and parenting concerns. She practices in Florida and brings ten years of counseling experience to each session. Her approach is warm, direct, and focused on practical steps that fit daily life.
She works alongside clients to find concrete strategies and new ways of coping. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s goals shape the plan.
Background and approach
Mary uses straightforward tools people can try between meetings to test what helps. Her counseling style blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral ideas and acceptance-based work. That mix supports people dealing with trauma, relationship strain, self-esteem problems, and substance-related concerns.
She also addresses professional stressors, caregiver strain, and identity-related issues such as LGBT and gender dysphoria questions. Mary draws on influences from Jungian and existential perspectives to help clients explore meaning, values, and personal patterns. She aims to reduce stigma around mental health and to empower people to reclaim daily functioning and hope.
Her background supports both short-term problem solving and deeper self-reflection. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to start and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Mary welcomes people ready to take practical steps toward change.
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
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to small actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and parenting-related values work.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel heard and understood. This approach supports people who need a steady, empathic space to sort through grief, identity questions, or relationship concerns.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for mood and stress management. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She combines elements from these approaches so sessions match what a client wants to accomplish.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to appointments. Video calls work well for deeper conversations when visual connection matters. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions and keep momentum when schedules are tight. These options make it simpler to maintain consistency while trying new coping strategies.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She supports people managing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship stress, and parenting challenges among other issues. Her practice also includes work with caregiver strain, career stress, and identity-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, empathic, and pragmatic. She uses collaborative conversations and practical exercises to help people try new behaviors between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Mary has ten years of experience as a mental health counselor working with adults on grief, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used for therapy?
Mary offers sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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