- Practical steps
- Seasoned listener
- Client tailored
About Mary
Mary Beth Barbush-Kirila is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with 15 years of experience. She focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and attention challenges such as ADHD. Her approach is grounded in respect and compassion to help people take the first steps toward feeling better.
She shapes conversations and plans around each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps and steady support. Mary Beth listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps people test small changes in daily life.
Her work covers trauma and abuse, issues that come from family of origin, and problems tied to control, codependency, or feeling empty. She also supports people facing illness, caregiving strain, aging concerns, and changes from divorce or blended family life. Problems with body image, communication, and dependent personality concerns are also within her scope.
Mary Beth combines practical strategies with persistent encouragement. She helps people build skills to manage anxiety, lift mood, and strengthen confidence. Progress is paced to match each person's situation and goals.
If someone is ready to try therapy, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on her availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques guide online care
Mary Beth describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new responses; these methods are often used to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and address self-critical thoughts. Trauma-informed strategies help people move safely through painful memories and their effects, with emphasis on pacing and building coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to select techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions adapt over time as progress and priorities shift, making the work collaborative rather than fixed.
The profile does not specify which session formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make regular appointments more consistent for people managing health, caregiving, or work demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, and trauma. Additional areas include codependency, family of origin issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and relationship changes.
What is the therapy style like?
Therapy is practical and person-centered. Conversations focus on short-term steps people can try between sessions alongside steady emotional support.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.