About Mary
Mary Smith Tyler is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Georgia. She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and a Certified Social Worker credential, and she brings eight years of professional social work experience to her practice.
She became drawn to this work after being helped by a social worker early in life and still carries that same desire to support others today. She focuses on everyday problems that can feel overwhelming.
How Mary works
Common concerns she addresses include relationship strain, family conflict, parenting stress, self-esteem struggles, and career questions. She also brings attention to issues such as aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, commitment and control issues, emptiness, and family of origin matters. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their feelings and look for workable steps forward. Sessions tend to center on identifying patterns, setting realistic goals, and building coping strategies that fit into daily life.
Mary also works with people facing first responder stress, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life needs, gender dysphoria, forgiveness work, and money concerns. She supports people managing these specific stressors while also attending to their broader life goals. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process.
Mary helps clients identify what matters most, then partners with them to try practical ways to move toward a more satisfying 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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches work online
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps people can try. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes in daily routines to see what helps. This kind of work can reduce overwhelm and build confidence in handling relationship and parenting stresses.Another helpful approach centers on problem-solving and goal setting. It breaks larger issues into manageable tasks, such as improving communication or creating a plan for career changes. This approach suits people who want practical tools and measurable progress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Mary will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual connection, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, and flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. These options make it easier to keep a consistent rhythm of sessions and apply tools between meetings.
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