- Client-centered care
- Evidence-informed tools
- Practical coping skills
About Mary
Mary O'Dell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical ways to cope with life changes and addictive behaviors. Her style is warm and respectful, aimed at making talking about hard things easier.
With five years of practice as an AL LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Mary draws on several therapeutic approaches. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead and build a trusting relationship. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and Mindfulness techniques to ground people in the present.
Mary emphasizes straightforward goals and small steps that fit into everyday life. Sessions often center on improving communication, managing caregiver stress, or handling the emotional fallout from separation or loss. She also addresses body image concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Her work includes trauma-informed methods for processing post-traumatic stress and social anxiety issues. Mary aims to help people rebuild confidence and develop coping strategies that feel realistic. She explains options clearly and collaborates with each person to find what helps.
People meet her for focused support around specific problems or longer-term personal growth. The approach is practical and relational - listening first, then choosing tools that match the person’s needs.
How Mary Uses Client-Centered Work and CBT Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's pace. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so people feel heard and can explore their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety.These approaches are practical online too: Client-centered work builds a trusting connection over time, and CBT gives concrete exercises to practice between sessions. The therapist will discuss mindfulness techniques that help reduce rumination and increase focus when feeling overwhelmed. Together, the person and therapist decide which approach or mix of approaches fits best based on needs and preferences.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Mary will check in about goals and try strategies that match the person's life, adjusting as progress is made. She aims to keep therapy focused and useful while honoring each person's pace.
Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins that align with work or caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can bring the same therapeutic tasks online that they use in person, such as thought records, skill practice, and guided mindfulness, to help people build coping skills and move toward their goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and low self-esteem, along with related issues like body image, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining listening with practical tools from approaches such as CBT and mindfulness to address daily challenges.
What is her professional background?
Mary has five years of clinical experience working as a licensed social worker in therapeutic settings and with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location information should I know?
She holds an AL LICSW credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are available.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.