- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- Veteran-informed perspective
About Mary
She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2002. Her career spans psychiatric inpatient care, group homes, crisis centers, outpatient counseling, and work within the child welfare and juvenile systems. This range has given her practical experience with trauma, attachment concerns, and complex family situations.
Mary Jo uses a trauma-informed, client-driven approach. She blends methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and adapt as needs change.
She often helps people with sleep and eating problems, addiction and substance concerns, ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. She also supports those navigating adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, autism-related concerns, blended family dynamics, and recovery from domestic violence.
Mary Jo works from Wyoming and offers services in English. She accepts international clients and draws on experience supporting military veterans and others affected by institutional systems. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Wyoming, Nevada
Languages
English
How Mary Jo’s Approaches Work Online
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and security. It can help people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns.Client-centered therapy centers on empathetic listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helping them name goals and choose steps that feel doable.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers concrete techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns like avoidance or negative self-talk.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary Jo will work together with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. Plans are adjusted over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life. It can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and offer options for people living in rural areas. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options when you book. The therapist will discuss what will work best for scheduling, communication style, and the type of support you want.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain. She also helps with addiction, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and career or parenting stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is trauma-informed and client-driven. She blends listening-focused, skills-based, and mindfulness approaches to match each person’s needs.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has worked in psychiatric hospitals, group homes, crisis centers, outpatient clinics, and child welfare for 21 years. That variety shapes how she supports people through complex situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) with licenses in Wyoming and Nevada, and she practices from Wyoming.
Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not specify formats. Check the platform when you schedule to see what is offered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
