- Guilt and shame
- Addictions support
- Attachment work
About Mary
Mary Haynes is a California LCSW with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Mary also addresses issues like guilt and shame, abandonment, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and direct. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and on small steps the client can try between meetings.
Mary listens for how patterns from the past affect current choices and relationships. She pays attention to things like control issues, impulsivity, and communication habits. When health or chronic pain is part of the picture, she works with those limits rather than around them.
Forgiveness, money and life purpose are common topics she helps people sort through alongside mood and depression concerns. She talks with people about isolation and body image in plain terms, and helps clarify what someone wants to change and why.
Practical matters such as scheduling and how therapy fits into daily life are discussed early. Mary asks about each person’s goals and priorities and adjusts the pace accordingly. To begin, prospective clients use the site's matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address problems like anxiety, trauma, and addictive behaviors. One common approach is focused skill work that teaches concrete coping strategies for managing anxiety and urges; these are short exercises and experiments to try between sessions. Another approach checks how early attachment and abandonment experiences shape adult relationships, helping someone recognize patterns and make different choices in connection and communication.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Mary listens to a person’s priorities, tries a method, and adjusts based on what feels helpful. She explains options in clear terms and works with clients to match goals and methods over time.
The biography did not list which session formats she offers, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit into busy days, and it can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It often helps people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, and also addresses related concerns like guilt and shame.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps and strengths to address current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 10 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.