Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Mary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary Archibald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than three decades of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, and relationship strain. Her approach centers on steady, practical support so clients can move toward calmer days.
She uses straightforward conversations and skills training to address everyday problems. Mary blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR where appropriate. Sessions focus on building tools for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.
Background and approach
Mary has a PhD in Psychology and brings 31 years of clinical work in Florida. She draws on that experience when helping people navigate parenting challenges, postpartum depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also offers support around multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and issues related to veterans and the armed forces.
In session she listens without rush and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. She invites people to explore their values and use personal beliefs, including faith, as one resource for healing. The pace is collaborative and adjusted to each person’s needs.
Therapy sessions are designed to teach coping skills and to reduce distress over time. Mary emphasizes simple, practical steps such as breathing and grounding, thought-behavior strategies, and targeted processing for trauma. She works with clients to track progress and adapt the plan when needed.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mary's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarify what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-processing method that guides people through targeted memory work to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experience, and preferences. From there they may try one method or combine techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let therapists and clients work face to face when needed for skill practice or deeper processing. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coaching, and ongoing skill reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while keeping the treatment focused on clear goals and usable strategies.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, and relationship or family strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on short-term skills and longer-term processing based on each person’s needs.
What background and experience does she bring?
Mary has a PhD in Psychology and 31 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, listed as FL LMHC.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.