- Short term focus
- Goal oriented work
- Respectful listening
About Mary
Mary Dziedzinski is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem, depression, and life changes. Mary aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take steps toward change.
Her approach is practical and person-centered. She listens to what matters to each person and tailors conversations and plans to fit those needs. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that can reduce distress and build confidence.
Mary has worked with people facing caregiving strain, aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end‑of‑life matters, and the emotional fallout from domestic violence and dependent personality traits. She also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, hoarding, isolation, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness.
She describes her role as supportive and empowering. Clients can expect straightforward dialogue, shared goal setting, and adjustments to the plan as progress is made. Mary emphasizes the courage it takes to start and aims to make each session a practical step toward a more satisfying life.
If you are considering beginning therapy, Mary invites you to complete the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to her availability.
Therapeutic Techniques and Online Access
Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical change. One approach emphasizes coping skills and problem-solving to reduce anxiety and manage stress; this involves identifying specific triggers and practicing small behavioral steps to respond differently. Another approach centers on grief and loss work, helping people name emotions, process the changes they’ve faced, and find ways to remember and move forward without erasing what was lost.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences, and then adjust the plan as they try methods that fit. Clients and therapist review progress together and change course when a different strategy would be more helpful.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it possible to continue work while balancing caregiving or workplace demands. Licensed professionals work with each person to find a rhythm and format that fits daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Mary uses a practical, person-centered style that emphasizes respectful listening, collaborative goal setting, and small actionable steps to build confidence and reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has five years of professional work experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within the scope allowed by her Massachusetts licensure.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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.