About Mary
Mary Ann Kalm is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of experience in Connecticut. She offers a calm, supportive place to talk about hard moments. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.
She focuses on stress and anxiety that show up during life changes. She also supports people working through grief and loss and those trying to rebuild self-esteem.
How Mary works
Mary Ann listens first, and then helps people find small, practical steps forward. Sessions are conversational and centered on what the person needs right now. Conversations cover coping strategies, pacing through change, and managing overwhelming feelings.
She encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her long experience includes helping people navigate career concerns and the everyday pressure that comes with major transitions. Mary Ann draws on approaches that are evidence based to guide the work, tailoring methods to each person.
She aims to make therapy understandable and usable in daily life. Reaching out for help can feel risky, and she treats that step with respect. The focus is on making a plan that fits the person's life and priorities.
The goal is to help people feel more capable of handling what comes next.
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.
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Connecticut |
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Online support options
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care
Mary Ann uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills and practical strategies to reduce worry and improve daily functioning. Another approach helps people process grief and loss by creating space to name feelings and find gradual ways to adjust to change.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and personal style. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let conversations feel closest to an in-person visit. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when video is not practical. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
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