- Compassionate listening
- Skills focused
- Goal oriented care
About Mary
Mary Knight is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of experience who focuses on helping people through difficult life moments. She supports those dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and problems with self-esteem and relationships. Mary writes in plain terms and listens carefully to each person’s story before suggesting practical next steps.
Her background includes long work with people facing major life changes and loss. She draws on approaches that help people notice what matters to them and build skills to manage strong feelings. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small homework tasks when helpful, and steady skill building rather than long lectures.
Mary uses tools from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns. She also brings client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas to create calmer, more aware moments in session. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when stronger emotion regulation or distress tolerance is needed.
People come to her for help with codependency, abandonment and attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems. She also supports those working through forgiveness, guilt, end-of-life issues, and finding life purpose. Her approach aims to make progress feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.
Mary practices in Texas and works in English. She focuses on building practical coping tools and clearer choices so people can move forward at their own pace.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Mary commonly uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help people clarify personal values and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and moving toward what matters, which can help with codependency and life changes.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical behavior changes. CBT offers concrete exercises and homework that translate well to remote work and daily life practice.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day routines. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made and needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins on workdays. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from home into conversation when helpful.
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Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mary help people with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions mix listening with concrete skills, short exercises, and goal-setting so people leave with tools to use between visits.
What is her professional background?
Mary has 34 years of clinical experience working with people facing major life transitions, addiction recovery, grief, and long-term stress. She focuses on steady, sustainable progress rather than quick fixes.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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