Mary Keane

Mary Keane is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and listens with attention so clients can make sense of what feels overwhelming. Many people come to her when life changes feel hard to manage and they want steady support.

Mary has practiced for 10 years and offers a calm, straightforward style. She encourages small, practical steps and regular check-ins rather than quick fixes. Conversations usually focus on what is happening now and on skills that can be used between sessions.

Her work includes a range of concerns related to family of origin, attachment, abandonment, and body image. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness or pain, caregiving and hospice issues, and the complicated feelings that come with aging. First responder issues, fatherhood challenges, and struggles with guilt or shame are also within her scope of focus.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the District of Columbia. Mary emphasizes a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the pace and content of work. She asks straightforward questions and offers reflections to help clients see patterns and options.

If someone wants to begin, they follow the site steps to match and schedule. Mary encourages people to try a meeting even if they have postponed therapy in the past, and she aims to make the first conversations as manageable as possible.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clear problem solving. One common method she applies is helping clients recognize patterns in thoughts and behaviors so they can try different responses; this helps with anxiety, stress, and body image concerns. Another approach emphasizes improving attachment and relationship skills by practicing how to express needs and set boundaries, which can ease relationship strain and attachment-related worries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify goals and then tests methods that fit those goals and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful and what isn’t, so clients shape the path forward together with her.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats aren’t listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let people continue care during major life transitions or when attending in-person sessions would be difficult. Discuss format and timing during the match and scheduling steps to find the best fit for you.