- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Family of origin
About Mary
Mary Keane is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. Mary also addresses family of origin issues and related topics such as attachment and abandonment concerns.
She speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical conversation. Many clients bring patterns from their upbringing that still shape behavior now. Mary helps people name those patterns and notice how they affect daily decisions, relationships, and well-being.
Mary offers straightforward guidance about how therapy can help. She explains typical obstacles people face when starting therapy and what a first meeting might feel like. Sessions include listening, reflection, and collaborative problem-solving to identify small, manageable steps forward.
Her background is in clinical social work, and she brings a decade of practice with adults through life transitions, chronic illness concerns, and grief-related needs. Mary is familiar with issues tied to family roles and expectations and supports clients as they explore those themes.
If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The process uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Mary describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people identify and change patterns. One common approach is behavioral skill-building, which teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety and stress and for handling day-to-day challenges. Another common focus is attachment-informed conversation, which looks at how early family roles and expectations influence current relationships and behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. That process may start with a short assessment and an initial session to set priorities and try a few techniques together.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be more consistent. Online sessions can also make shorter check-ins easier to arrange around work or caregiving demands. Prospective clients should confirm which session formats Mary currently offers before booking to make sure they match personal needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also helps people considering family of origin issues and related topics such as attachment and abandonment.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and collaborative problem-solving. Sessions involve listening, reflection, and identifying steps clients can take between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions, chronic illness concerns, and grief-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within the indicated region.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees should be confirmed during the intake process.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session through the booking flow.
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