Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How Mary works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Alabama, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary Owen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work. She treats people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and the strain of life changes. She also helps with relationship concerns, parenting challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles.
She aims for straightforward, respectful conversations that get to practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals such as improving communication, reducing angry outbursts, or managing daily stressors.
Background and approach
She works with couples to rebuild trust and strengthen emotional connection when that is a client’s goal. Her practice emphasizes adapting what she does to each person’s situation. That means shaping conversations and plans to fit the client, not forcing a set method.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and will explain options so clients can choose what feels right. Mary holds licensed marriage and family therapist credentials in Alabama and Virginia. She draws on nearly a decade of experience to help people make changes that matter in day-to-day life.
She describes beginning therapy as a brave step and aims to make the process understandable and practical. Her sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and communication work tailored to the client’s priorities. The focus is on small, doable changes that can reduce stress, improve relationships, and help people feel more in control.
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.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life skills and communication. One common approach emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation and anger management, teaching concrete ways to notice triggers, pause, and choose alternative responses. This approach is useful for people who want practical tools to reduce outbursts and manage stress.Another frequently used method concentrates on improving communication and rebuilding trust in relationships. It includes guided conversations, listening skills practice, and steps to repair hurtful patterns. This work can help couples and partners improve understanding and emotional connection over time.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together she and the client decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which adds flexibility. Video is helpful for in-depth conversation and skills practice, phone works when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and text-based options can support ongoing skill practice and brief check-ins between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity of care.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family conflict, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship problems, and ADHD-related struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Conversations are goal-oriented and tailored to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has nine years of professional experience working with adults and couples on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - licensed in Alabama and Virginia, and practices from Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability.