- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and solution-focused
About Mary
Mary Aubrey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 40 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and life changes. Mary also addresses issues such as addictions, grief, eating and intimacy-related problems, and caregiver strain.
She has worked in college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention, hospital services, and private practice. Mary earned an M.S.W. from Smith College School for Social Work in 1985 and holds an LICSW in Massachusetts. Her background means she has seen many kinds of struggles across different settings.
Mary takes a collaborative approach in sessions. She asks about what someone is thinking and feeling, then helps set clear goals. Progress is tracked so people can see whether the work is helping.
In practical terms she uses several approaches. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Solution-focused ideas keep the work goal-oriented and concrete. She also draws on psychodynamic perspectives and family systems thinking when patterns from childhood or relationships are relevant.
People typically come to Mary when old family roles, communication problems, or unresolved losses are shaping current life. She talks through coping strategies, boundaries, and practical steps for change. This work is straightforward and oriented to everyday problems parents and adults notice in their lives.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Mary uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.She also works from a psychodynamic perspective to identify recurring relationship and family patterns that stem from earlier life experiences. This approach can clarify why certain feelings or reactions keep repeating in adulthood.
Solution-focused therapy is used to set practical, short-term goals and identify steps that produce quick changes. It can be useful when someone wants concrete strategies and measurable progress.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Mary discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and focused on what makes sense for the individual.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Mary will discuss which format best fits a person’s routine and the practical needs of their situation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mary help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, and related areas such as caregiver stress and codependency.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a collaborative style that sets goals together and tracks progress. Methods include cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 40 years of experience across college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention, hospital services, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an M.S.W. and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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