Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
How Mary works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT, LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mary
Mary Tobias is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana. She uses a calm, direct approach to help people manage strong emotions like anger and work through stress and anxiety. Sessions focus on practical tools and steady support to handle challenges in day-to-day life.
Mary draws from client-centered work to make sessions collaborative. She listens closely and helps people name what matters to them.
Background and approach
That lays the ground for using cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Her practice also brings in emotionally-focused techniques to help people understand patterns in close relationships. Mindfulness ideas are used to build awareness of feelings and bodily reactions.
These approaches are blended to match each person’s needs and goals. Mary has three years of clinical experience working with issues such as depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, intimacy issues, and first responder challenges. She helps people find ways to cope with life changes and rebuild self-esteem after difficult events.
In sessions she aims for clear, practical steps alongside steady listening. People work together with her to create manageable plans. The emphasis is on real-world tools that can fit into a busy life.
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
- Family conflicts
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- First responder issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-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.
Approach-focused care through online sessions
Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and goals, giving space for people to explain what they need while the therapist follows and reflects back. This approach is useful when someone wants a collaborative, respectful space to sort priorities and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. It often focuses on practical homework and clear strategies, which can be useful for managing anger, anxiety, and low mood.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice patterns in close relationships and the emotions that drive them. It supports building new ways to respond and connect, which can reduce repeated conflict and help rebuild trust in relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Mary works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients and the therapist check in together about what feels most helpful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and situations. Video works well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit a short break at work, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent even with a busy life.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. First responder issues are an additional focus area.
What is Mary’s general therapeutic style?
Her style is empathic and interactive, centered on listening and treating each person as the expert on their own experience. Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical skills tailored to individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has three years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this practice?
She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and practices in Louisiana. The credential listings include LA LMFT and LA LPC as provided.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Mary provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
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 Mary?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.