About Mary
Mary Kirkman is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in Ohio with 27 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, mood shifts, addiction concerns, and major life changes. Mary aims to create a straightforward, respectful space where people can talk and begin to feel more in control.
Her practice concentrates on mood disorders, relationship and family issues, workplace stress, and the strains that come with caregiving and life transitions.
How Mary works
She also pays attention to concerns like panic, bipolar symptoms, substance use, and seasonal emotional changes. Mary often supports those dealing with separation, blended family challenges, and patterns of codependency. In sessions she uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
That means she listens first, then helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills that fit daily life. The emphasis is on usable steps rather than long explanations. Mary describes her style as warm, collaborative, and direct.
She helps people set realistic goals, manage emotions, and find ways to cope when things feel overwhelming. Coaching elements are used when someone wants focused guidance for practical problems. Therapy with Mary is offered in English.
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People typically begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions to fit their needs.
Mary lists 5 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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LISW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 27 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How Mary’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-Centered Therapy starts with listening and understanding each person's priorities. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them name what matters and what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting pulled into them, which can ease stress and reactivity.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Mary will talk with a person about their goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The work is collaborative - goals and methods are shaped together rather than decided up front.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people send short updates, ask quick questions, or have flexible check-ins between more formal sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills in ordinary routines.
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Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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