Mary Brooks

Mary Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those struggling with self-esteem, body image, panic attacks, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Mary writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.

Mary brings five years of clinical experience to her current practice and more than a decade as a social worker overall. Her background includes school-based work with elementary-aged children and community mental health with older adults, which shaped how she sees life-stage challenges. That variety helps her tailor sessions to where someone is in their life.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. She helps people notice patterns, manage intense moments, and practice small changes that build confidence over time. Conversations are down-to-earth and paced to each person’s needs.

Mary pays attention to relationships and the ways they affect mood and stress. She talks through strategies for handling conflict, setting boundaries, and coping with transitions into young adulthood. Work on body image and self-love emphasizes realistic habits and kinder self-talk.

Outside of work Mary reads with a book club, thrift shops, and spends time laughing with her son. She aims to create a warm atmosphere where people can talk honestly and try new ways of coping.

How evidence-based work translates to online therapy

Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns in thinking and behavior. One common approach she uses teaches concrete coping strategies for anxiety and panic, like grounding and breath work, to reduce intensity in the moment. Another approach addresses self-esteem and body image by helping people notice self-critical thoughts and practice kinder, more realistic self-talk.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Mary collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and daily life, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. This is an active, team-oriented process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep regular check-ins during life transitions. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or phone-only sessions when video is not ideal. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what best suits your routine.