- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Mary
Mary Mayle is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 18 years of practice. She helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship strain, and difficulties with self-esteem. Mary also supports those coping with addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
She works in plain, practical ways. Sessions focus on naming emotional patterns and turning feelings into steps people can use day to day. Mary listens for what matters most and helps clients create achievable actions to reduce distress and improve routines.
Her background includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She also uses hypnotherapy and mindfulness techniques when they fit a person's needs. Those approaches inform how she helps people notice patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Mary has worked with adults across a wide range of life situations and health states. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, codependency, and blended family stress among other issues. Her work often touches on chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image, and aging-related questions.
In practical terms she guides people through clearer thinking, emotion naming, and small behavioral changes. New clients are asked about their goals and everyday routines so sessions can focus on concrete next steps. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than abstract theory.
How her approaches translate to online work
Mary integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people name difficult emotions and see how those emotions shape relationships and patterns. EFT emphasizes identifying feelings and the interactional moments they create, which can be useful for tackling recurring emotional responses.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflection, and helping clients find their own direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments to change daily routines. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Mary will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a client's goals, needs, and personal preferences. That often means trying a few strategies and adjusting based on what helps most.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical needs. They also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer explorations depending on their schedule and what they want to address.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues listed on her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements and may use hypnotherapy or mindfulness when appropriate.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience as a clinician working with adults across many life situations.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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