Therapist
Mary Griffith
LPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
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- 15 years experience
- Values-based work
- English sessions
About Mary
Mary Griffith is a licensed professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience. She offers steady, practical help for people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life changes. Her approach aims to make hard problems feel more manageable and to help clients take useful next steps.
Mary centers sessions on each person's story and goals. She listens without judgment and uses straightforward tools drawn from evidence-based methods. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, clearer communication, and coping strategies that fit everyday life.
She also supports people working through grief, addiction concerns, stress at work, sleep troubles, and challenges with self-esteem or intimacy. Mary pays attention to how cultural background and identity shape experience and coping. She works to make therapy a space where diverse identities are respected and understood.
Mary draws on several therapy styles to meet different needs, including approaches that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. She helps clients pick tools that fit their situation rather than pushing one method for everyone.
People often come to her wanting relief from overwhelming feelings, clearer relationships, or better day-to-day functioning. She guides them through practical steps, teaches skills for handling strong emotions, and supports long-term changes one choice at a time.
Mary centers sessions on each person's story and goals. She listens without judgment and uses straightforward tools drawn from evidence-based methods. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, clearer communication, and coping strategies that fit everyday life.
She also supports people working through grief, addiction concerns, stress at work, sleep troubles, and challenges with self-esteem or intimacy. Mary pays attention to how cultural background and identity shape experience and coping. She works to make therapy a space where diverse identities are respected and understood.
Mary draws on several therapy styles to meet different needs, including approaches that emphasize values, present-moment awareness, and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. She helps clients pick tools that fit their situation rather than pushing one method for everyone.
People often come to her wanting relief from overwhelming feelings, clearer relationships, or better day-to-day functioning. She guides them through practical steps, teaches skills for handling strong emotions, and supports long-term changes one choice at a time.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
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How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values, even when emotions are hard. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center, emphasizing listening, empathy, and building a strong working relationship to support growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process shapes which techniques are used and how sessions are structured over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use approaches like ACT and CBT in a way that matches their daily routines, so skills learned in sessions can be practiced between meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She listens with empathy and teaches skills from evidence-informed approaches to use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
Mary has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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