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- Stress and burnout
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
About Mary
Mary Clisbee, LMHC, is licensed in Massachusetts and has 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and teens on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, using practical strategies and collaborative talk. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that cause distress and building day-to-day skills for managing symptoms.
Her background includes extensive international experience in unstable and volatile regions. This work informs how she approaches trauma, chronic stress, burnout, and the psychological effects of insecurity. She draws on that experience to help people who have faced prolonged stressors or sudden life disruptions.
In sessions she emphasizes clear, usable tools. Clients learn coping techniques, ways to strengthen relationships, and methods to restore routines. Discussions are direct and focused on what will make a difference in daily life.
She often helps people process grief, navigate major life transitions, and address issues related to aging, chronic illness, or cancer. Additional areas of focus include post-traumatic stress, multicultural concerns, immigration issues, and challenges tied to military service.
Mary takes a collaborative stance with each person. She helps clients notice unhelpful patterns and practices alternative behaviors that reduce distress. The work aims to increase resilience and support lasting changes that fit real-world demands.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Mary describes her work as evidence-based and practical. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily life. This can help with post-traumatic stress, prolonged insecurity, and reactions to major events.Another key approach is skills-based coping work. This involves learning concrete techniques for managing anxiety, stress, and burnout, such as breathing exercises, activity planning, and step-by-step behavior changes. These techniques aim to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals and test which methods fit best. Sessions adjust as needs and preferences become clearer, and the client helps guide the plan.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into work or family routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel when that helps them attend more consistently.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. Other focuses include trauma, chronic illness, aging concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She works on patterns that cause distress and teaches concrete coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and teens. That includes extensive international work in volatile areas.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMHC with an MA and holds a license in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography. Ask the practice 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.