Mary Pruett

Mary Pruett is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or dealing with addictions and depression. She also works with concerns around body image, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and communication problems.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes. Mary emphasizes collaboration and helps clients set realistic goals they can act on between meetings.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in Indiana and Virginia, giving her exposure to a range of life stressors and recovery paths. Over the years she has worked with people at different stages of change, from early motivation to maintaining progress.

In sessions she listens closely and responds with concrete suggestions when they help. She supports people through relapse, setbacks, and moments of doubt, while also noticing strengths and progress. The approach blends attention to emotions with problem-solving and communication practice.

People who reach out can expect steady, practical support and clear next steps. Mary aims to help clients build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and improve how they relate to themselves and others.

Approaches that address eating and related concerns online

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on feelings, behavior, and problem solving. One common approach addresses thoughts and behaviors related to eating and body image by helping people notice patterns, test small changes, and build new habits that reduce distress. Another approach works on skills for managing anxiety and panic, teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations so panic becomes less frequent and intense.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That way the plan reflects the client’s needs and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions around work, childcare, or school by avoiding travel time. Online work can also make follow-up check-ins easier and let therapists share exercises or worksheets between meetings to support progress.