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Mary Anne Cox

LCSW

Compassionate care for life changes

  • Grief and loss
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Body image concerns

About Mary

Mary Anne Cox is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 40 years of experience. She supports people facing grief, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life changes. Her approach is calm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on what each person needs in the moment.

She draws on long clinical experience to help people talk through painful losses and manage mood and stress. Sessions are tailored to the individual, with practical steps and empathetic listening. She also addresses caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and concerns about body image and women's issues.

Mary Anne helps people cope when illness, chronic pain, or end-of-life planning adds pressure. She works with clients on forgiveness, guilt, and feeling less isolated. Her work often includes finding meaning and purpose during midlife transitions or times of change.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion without judgment. She builds a treatment plan with each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Reaching out can feel hard; she aims to make the first steps straightforward and supportive.

Mary Anne is licensed in New York as an LCSW. She offers services in English and is available to international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details through the Start Therapy process.

Approaches that guide online work

Mary Anne draws on long experience using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and life changes. One common approach focuses on building skills to manage anxiety and low mood through practical day-to-day strategies and paced goal-setting. This helps people reduce overwhelming thoughts and regain small routines that matter.

Another frequent focus is grief and loss work, which centers on holding space for feelings and finding ways to remember, adjust, and move forward. This approach supports people facing hospice, end-of-life issues, or ongoing losses related to chronic illness.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what works best for each person. That way the plan fits the client rather than the other way around.

Specific session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to suit a client's daily life and goals.

License and NPI

LCSW New York · No. 073600
NPI1295036135

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Compassion fatigue

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and women's issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is respectful, sensitive, and nonjudgmental. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and emphasizes practical steps alongside listening.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 40 years of clinical social work experience to her practice. That background informs how she supports grief, mood concerns, and life transitions.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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