Mary Clisbee, LMHC

Mary Clisbee is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults and teens who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Mary aims to create a warm, collaborative space where people can feel heard and begin to make practical changes.

Her style is straightforward and focused on building skills that help day-to-day life. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that contribute to distress and on creating useful coping strategies. Many clients seek help for chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and the emotional toll of caregiving or high-pressure work.

Mary draws on long experience working internationally in insecure and volatile areas, and that background shapes how she approaches trauma and prolonged stress. She helps people strengthen resilience and notice steps they can take between sessions. The work often includes pacing recovery after difficult events and rebuilding routines that support wellbeing.

She also addresses issues related to aging, chronic illness, immigration stress, isolation, and life purpose. People who are navigating midlife changes, cancer or serious health challenges, or the lingering effects of past trauma may find her practical focus helpful.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted from Massachusetts. Mary uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies by location and therapist availability. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and rebuild routines after hard experiences. One common approach focuses on stress and burnout reduction through practical skill building. This involves learning straightforward coping tools, pacing activities, and small habit changes to reduce overwhelm and restore energy.

Another area of emphasis is trauma-informed work that helps people understand how past events affect current thoughts and feelings. This kind of work often includes grounding strategies, gradual exposure to upsetting memories at a manageable pace, and strengthening safety through daily routines and supports.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Many people find virtual sessions help fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed and options that suit quieter or lower-bandwidth situations. Discussing scheduling needs and session length can help match therapy to everyday life.