- Trauma-informed approach
- Skills-focused work
- Education-driven care
About Mary
Mary Sullivan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. She has long experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship struggles. Her style is practical and straightforward, focused on helping people feel better and gain problem-solving skills they can use after sessions end.
She uses a mix of therapy methods to match individual needs. Mary emphasizes education about what is happening in the body and mind, such as how trauma can affect the nervous system. That knowledge is paired with practical tools so clients can manage symptoms and make everyday changes.
Mary has worked in many clinical settings over several decades. That background means she is used to varied concerns, from grief and depression to anger, intimacy issues, and codependency. She also addresses addictions and co-occurring problems when they are present.
When trauma is part of the picture, Mary draws on approaches that help with grounding, emotion regulation, and managing intense reactions. She mentions experience supporting veterans, first responders, and law enforcement around trauma-related concerns. Sessions focus on safety, skills, and gradual progress tailored to each person.
Mary describes her work as collaborative and educational. She aims to give clear explanations and doable strategies. People interested in starting can use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person's own goals. It helps when someone needs a thoughtful, nonjudgmental space to make choices and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete techniques to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are useful for trauma reactions, mood concerns, addiction-related behaviors, and codependency patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit each person's needs. That collaborative process helps shape which techniques are used and how sessions are structured over time.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use visual tools, worksheets, and skills coaching during the session. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to an online setting so clients can practice skills between visits.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
45+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, codependency, and related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Sessions aim to teach skills and provide clear explanations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 45 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and with diverse concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
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 is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mary?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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.