- 20 years experience
- LCSW in IL and MO
- Collaborative approach
About Mary
Dr. Mary Moran is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri, a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah. Her background includes more than 12 years supervising social workers and mental health counselors. Dr. Moran practices from Washington and offers therapy in English.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She helps people set goals and works with them step by step toward those goals. Sessions look at both thoughts and feelings and how a person's environment shapes their well-being. That includes looking at stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, codependency, grief, and other life changes.
Dr. Moran draws on several methods to match what a person needs. She uses client-centered work to follow a person’s pace, cognitive-behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness to build present-moment awareness. She also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship-focused skills and motivational interviewing to support change.
Her training includes family systems and feminist theory, and she has studied trauma-informed therapy approaches. As a former clinical supervisor, she brings experience guiding other clinicians while continuing hands-on work with clients. People often find her style direct but empathic, focused on practical steps.
If you are thinking about therapy, Dr. Moran encourages a straightforward first conversation to clarify goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It creates space for people to set their own goals and move at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses step-by-step strategies to change unhelpful patterns. The Gottman Method offers practical relationship skills and exercises to improve communication and mutual understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Moran will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, history, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as priorities change and progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time to an office. It can also allow therapists to use worksheets, guided exercises, and mindfulness practices during sessions to reinforce work between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work effectively across different settings, aiming to help people make steady, practical changes.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Washington, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Moran address?
She works with many common issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, career strain, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal oriented. She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques to change thinking and behavior.
What professional background does she have?
Dr. Moran has 20 years of practice in mental health and substance use treatment and more than 12 years supervising other clinicians.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Washington, with licensure details noted as IL LCSW and MO LCSW in her documentation.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Dr. Moran?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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