- Client-centered approach
- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
About Mary
Mary Kivett is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida. She brings six years of experience working with adolescents and adults, especially in school settings, and focuses on helping people build self-esteem and handle anxiety, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her approach feels warm and energetic, and she aims to be a steady, encouraging presence during change.
She uses a client-centered stance that keeps each session focused on the individual's needs. That means conversations start where the person is and move at a comfortable pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and on solution-focused ideas to set practical goals.
Mary emphasizes short-term, goal-oriented work when that fits, while also supporting deeper personal growth. Sessions often include simple skill practice, problem-solving, and checking progress from week to week. She aims to help people leave therapy with clearer coping strategies for everyday stressors.
Common themes she addresses include relationship and communication problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, workplace stress, grief, life transitions, and questions about identity or purpose. Additional areas of focus include codependency, attachment difficulties, impulsivity, and financial stress.
Mary describes her style as positive, high-energy, and collaborative. She works alongside clients to highlight strengths and build practical plans for change. To begin, people are invited to reflect on goals and take small steps toward them in each session.
How Mary’s Approaches Guide Online Work
Mary uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on each person’s experience, offering a listening stance that follows the client's lead and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of feelings.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting. CBT techniques are useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress when practical steps are helpful.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals, whether that means focusing on skills, setting short-term goals, or exploring deeper patterns. She checks in and adjusts the plan as needs change.
Session logistics were not specified in the biography, so confirm which online formats she currently offers before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists can tailor session length and pacing to fit work breaks, family routines, or energy levels.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, grief, parenting and life changes, plus issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered, positive, and collaborative, blending practical problem-solving with support for personal growth.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of clinical experience and has worked in public education settings with adolescents and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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