- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
- Work and parenting
About Mary
Mary Meehan, LPC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She has 27 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Missouri. She speaks English and accepts international clients. She focuses on real problems like parenting strain, relationship difficulties, work stress, and low self-esteem.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions give space to talk about painful past events and current pressures. She listens first, then works with each person to set small, practical goals. Homework and simple exercises are used when helpful to build coping skills between sessions.
Mary uses several approaches to suit different needs. Client-centered work means the person’s priorities lead the conversation. Cognitive behavioral techniques help spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving focus.
She also draws on emotionally-focused and narrative methods to help people name feelings and reshape their personal stories. That can be useful for grief, attachment concerns, and recovery from trauma or abuse. Mary pays attention to how past experiences show up in current relationships and coping.
Many clients come for help with career strain, chronic health challenges, parenting, or ADHD-related struggles. Mary aims to build resilience and clearer communication, not quick fixes. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions give space to talk about painful past events and current pressures. She listens first, then works with each person to set small, practical goals. Homework and simple exercises are used when helpful to build coping skills between sessions.
Mary uses several approaches to suit different needs. Client-centered work means the person’s priorities lead the conversation. Cognitive behavioral techniques help spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving focus.
She also draws on emotionally-focused and narrative methods to help people name feelings and reshape their personal stories. That can be useful for grief, attachment concerns, and recovery from trauma or abuse. Mary pays attention to how past experiences show up in current relationships and coping.
Many clients come for help with career strain, chronic health challenges, parenting, or ADHD-related struggles. Mary aims to build resilience and clearer communication, not quick fixes. To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experiences. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflective listening to help people clarify what matters most and decide next steps. This approach helps with self-esteem, relationship questions, and major life choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving attention, and handling interpersonal conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean mixing client-centered listening with CBT skill building or DBT techniques for emotion regulation.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online care can make it simpler to check in during a work break, avoid travel time, or maintain continuity when location changes. The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current online or in-person options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions and help clients practice skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, career issues, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, direct, and focused on practical steps. Sessions begin with listening, then set small goals and try exercises to build new skills between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.