About Mary
Dr. Mary Ann Hensley uses pragmatic, evidence-informed approaches to help people cope and build skills. She brings 23 years of clinical experience and a calm, steady presence to sessions.
Many people look to her for help with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. She focuses on clear goals and simple tools. Conversations often include practical strategies for managing strong emotions, slowing overwhelming thoughts, and improving day-to-day functioning.
She also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, relationship conflict, and LGBT concerns.
How Mary works
Her work blends methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered listening. That means she helps people notice thought patterns and try small behavior changes while also making space to be heard. For trauma-related problems she uses trauma-focused methods that emphasize safety and gradual processing.
Mary Ann holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked in Florida and Georgia and draws on two decades of varied clinical experience to guide each person toward manageable steps and realistic goals. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward.
She helps people identify what matters most, build coping skills, and track progress. Many clients come for short-term work on a specific problem, while others choose ongoing support for bigger life transitions.
Mary lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Mary works with
The areas below are the ones Mary selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Immigration issues
- LGBT
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 23 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and refocus on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes by teaching acceptance and concrete behavioral steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses straightforward exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to each person's concerns and goals, then suggest methods to try together. If something isn't working, adjustments are made so the treatment fits the person's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or writing through thoughts. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities and to keep momentum between meetings.
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