About Mary
Mary Pruett is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, and depression. Mary listens without judgment and supports small steps toward change.
She focuses on practical work in sessions. That can mean talking through what is most upsetting, practicing ways to cope in the moment, and building confidence over time. She also helps people handle family conflict, communication problems, body image concerns, panic attacks, and the lingering effects of trauma.
How Mary works
Mary creates a calm, open space where people can name their feelings and try out new ways of responding. She helps clients set realistic goals and notice progress between sessions. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her background includes long-term clinical work across settings in Indiana and Virginia. Mary draws on 26 years of practice to offer steady guidance and practical strategies. She emphasizes respect, patience, and encouragement as people work toward greater well-being.
Mary works in English and provides sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. She aims to help people feel more in control of daily stress and to build tools that fit real life.
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
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 26 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
Approaches and online options for everyday struggles
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear steps. One approach emphasizes teaching coping strategies for anxiety and panic - it focuses on breathing, grounding, and quick tools to reduce immediate distress. Another approach centers on managing addictions and behavior patterns by identifying triggers, building alternative responses, and strengthening motivation to change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Mary will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. The plan is adjusted over time so it fits what actually helps the client in daily life.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coaching, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work even when travel or timing is difficult.
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