About Mary
Mary Beth Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience. She combines practical talk therapy with skills practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Her work focuses on finding what helps each person move forward, one step at a time.
She uses clear, evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills.
How Mary works
Sessions are grounded in a client-centered stance, so the person sets the pace and priorities. When faith matters to a client, she can incorporate Christian principles alongside clinical approaches. Mary Beth draws on a background in marriage and professional counseling to address a wide range of life challenges.
She helps people work through grief, parenting stress, addiction-related concerns, caregiving strain, chronic illness issues, and career transitions. She also supports people dealing with body image, attachment, and commitment questions. Her practice emphasizes practical tools such as behavioral activation, cognitive reframing, and mindfulness exercises that can be used between sessions.
The therapist aims to make therapy straightforward and applicable to daily life. Progress is measured by clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better functioning in work and relationships. Sessions are offered remotely to adults.
Mary Beth works with clients in South Carolina and conducts therapy in English. She aims to build a calm, respectful space where people can tell their story and try new ways of coping.
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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
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral changes, which helps with mood problems, sleep issues, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and offers empathy and support.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Mary Beth will listen to what matters most, talk through options, and together tailor methods to the client’s goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as needs change so the plan stays relevant.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break in the day or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These formats help people fit therapy into busy lives and maintain steady contact with a licensed professional.
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