Mary Sullivan, LPC

Mary Sullivan is a Colorado-based Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 45 years of clinical experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood differences such as bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses first responder and veteran and armed forces issues. Mary aims to make therapy practical and understandable so clients can move forward with clearer options.

Mary uses a blend of methods rather than a single technique. She emphasizes teaching people about what is affecting them, for example how trauma can change the nervous system. That education is paired with hands-on skills for handling emotions, managing cravings, and improving relationships. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.

Her experience includes decades in varied clinical settings working with diverse presentations. She describes her style as collaborative and respectful, helping each person set goals and try approaches that fit their life. Over time she helps people build a toolbox for coping with stress, anger, loss, and other recurring problems.

Mary also pays attention to complex needs that often occur together, such as substance use alongside trauma or medical challenges like cancer. She works with people on boundaries, codependency, commitment concerns, and intimacy-related questions. The aim is steady progress and increased confidence in facing daily demands.

People in Colorado who want to start therapy can expect straightforward conversation about goals and practical steps. Mary asks questions, listens, and helps shape a plan that makes sense for each person’s situation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people set their own goals. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches clear strategies to change unhelpful habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, life demands, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which combination of Client-Centered techniques, CBT skills, or mindfulness practices to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help when someone needs a quieter setting or a quicker session during a break. Ask about the specific session formats offered and how they fit your day.