- Client-centered
- Trauma-informed
- LGBT affirming
About Mary
Mary Baran is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and the effects of trauma. She also provides support to people in the LGBT community and to those dealing with life changes. Mary aims to make the first step feel manageable and welcoming for each person who reaches out.
Mary brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions and mixes gentle listening with practical strategies. She centers conversations on each person's priorities and moves at a pace that respects their comfort. Her style is described as warm and inviting, with an emphasis on sensitivity and respect.
Client-Centered Therapy is a core part of her work. That means she focuses on understanding the client's perspective and building a strong working relationship. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, as one of the tools to address traumatic memories and related symptoms.
Sessions typically include space to tell your story, reflection on what matters most, and collaborative planning for small steps forward. Mary helps people practice self-care and coping skills between meetings when that fits the person's goals. She pays attention to seasonal issues like Seasonal Affective Disorder and to challenges common in young adulthood.
Mary aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through difficult experiences and try new ways of coping. If someone is ready to begin, she invites them to take the first step and schedule a session.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people shape their own goals. In an online setting this looks like steady attention to what matters most to the person and collaborative planning for change. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used to help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity. In virtual sessions EMDR may involve guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation while the person recalls specific memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferred ways of working. She aims to choose methods that fit those priorities and adjusts the plan as needed in ongoing sessions.
Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or for sessions that do not require video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can help tailor length and frequency to match everyday life and progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary often address in therapy?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, self-love, social anxiety and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is warm, inviting, and client-centered, focusing on understanding each person’s experience. She combines that stance with practical interventions tailored to goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
Mary has ten years of experience in clinical practice working with a range of concerns and communities. She has steady experience addressing trauma and mood-related issues.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.