- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and panic
About Mary
Mary Adams is a Tennessee-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes.
She helps people talk through feelings that follow hard events. That includes guilt and shame tied to relationships, choices, or past hurts. Sessions are conversational and aimed at clarifying what matters most to each person.
Mary adapts her approach to the needs presented in session rather than following one fixed method. She listens for patterns such as isolation, panic attacks, or trouble with communication. Then she and the client decide on practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her work over four decades includes supporting people through divorce, separation, and the search for life purpose. She also addresses mood disorders, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress with straightforward strategies and pacing that respect the client’s readiness.
Mary asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. She uses a subscription model for payment that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location.
Evidence-based approaches used in online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One approach addresses unhelpful thinking patterns by helping people notice and test thoughts that keep guilt and shame active. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and repeated self-blame.Another approach focuses on processing reactions to traumatic events. It involves paced conversations about the event, managing strong emotions, and learning skills to reduce flashbacks or panic symptoms. This is commonly used when post-traumatic stress or panic attacks interfere with daily life.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Mary will talk with each person about their goals, what feels most pressing, and what methods feel tolerable. Together they pick a route and adjust it as needed based on progress and preference.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to keep momentum between appointments and to practice skills in the settings where problems occur.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes, including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
Mary uses conversational sessions to identify the thoughts and situations linked to those feelings and then develops practical steps to lessen their daily impact.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has 40 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Mary is a Tennessee licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from Tennessee.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.