- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Goal oriented
About Mary
Mary Mathis is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina who helps people find direction during hard times. She speaks plainly and listens for strengths clients can use to move forward. Her style is practical and supportive for parents, caregivers, and individuals facing life changes or emotional strain.
Mary trained at Purdue University, earning a BA in Individual and Family Development, and holds a MA in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. Over the last 13 years she has worked in school-based mental health, as a Multisystemic therapist with HIV positive teenagers, and with military families in a counseling role. Those roles shaped how she responds to stress, grief, trauma, and relationship or parenting concerns.
In sessions she draws on approachable methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She also uses Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches when they fit a person's goals. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps, realistic goals, and building everyday skills that help with mood, anxiety, and coping.
Mary lists adoption and foster care among areas she works with, and she pays attention to multicultural and caregiver stress issues. She aims to help clients use their strengths to cope with grief, anger, life transitions, or worries about parenting and family roles.
As a clinician she emphasizes collaboration. Clients can expect clear goals, practical tools, and steady support while they work toward change. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the client’s perspective and goals, with the therapist reflecting concerns and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful for improving self esteem, navigating parenting strain, and sorting through daily stressors.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing anger by practicing practical skills and small behavior changes.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to strengthen motivation for change. It helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps, including in areas like career decisions or coping with life transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins during stressful periods. It can also support focused skill practice and follow-up between appointments when that suits the client's routine.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and coping with life changes. Adoption and foster care concerns are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is down-to-earth and collaborative, focusing on building practical skills and clear goals. Sessions often include problem solving, behavior strategies, and motivational techniques.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 13 years of experience working in school mental health, multisystemic therapy with HIV positive teenagers, and as a Military and Family Life Counselor. That experience informs her work with trauma, grief, and family stresses.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.