Mary Yost, LCMHC

Mary Yost is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 29 years of practice. She works with people facing depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy challenges. Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at helping someone feel understood and more able to cope.

She uses a mix of practical therapy methods to address day-to-day problems. That can mean building better communication, managing difficult feelings, or making a plan for recovery from drug or alcohol use. Sessions often focus on small, usable steps rather than abstract ideas.

Mary has supported people through many life changes, including adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging concerns, and divorce or separation. She also helps with challenges such as body image, codependency, and emptiness. Her experience spans work with people at different life stages and challenges.

Her style is person-centered and flexible. She listens first, then helps clients choose tools from approaches like cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused conversations, or dialectical skills. The aim is to help people make choices that match their values.

Mary practices in New Hampshire and conducts sessions in English. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on therapist availability. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them. It helps when people feel stuck, overwhelmed by difficult thoughts, or unsure what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and many everyday struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs. She encourages a collaborative process so clients and therapist can decide together what feels most helpful as therapy unfolds.

Confirm the session formats directly before booking since specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or choosing audio when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt sessions to focus on skills practice, problem solving, values-based planning, or managing cravings and emotional distress. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and which approach will best support your goals.