- Stress and anxiety
- Self-esteem work
- Young adult transitions
About Mary
Mary Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and worries about self-esteem and body image. She also supports those dealing with panic attacks, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, and young adult transitions. Her tone is practical and down to earth.
Mary brings five years of clinical practice and earlier social work roles in schools and community settings. That background gives her a broad view of how life stage and environment shape everyday struggles. She uses straightforward conversation and problem-solving to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
Sessions typically focus on clear goals and small, doable steps between meetings. Mary helps clients break big concerns into manageable tasks and practices, such as skills for handling anxiety or ways to rebuild self-respect after a setback. She keeps explanations simple and invites feedback about what is and isn’t helpful.
People who prefer a direct, collaborative style will recognize her approach. She blends empathy with practical techniques so progress feels tangible. Her work with children in schools and with older adults in community programs informs how she meets people where they are now.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys reading with a book club, thrift shopping, and laughing with her son. Mary aims to make therapy a straightforward part of life so clients can focus on small changes that matter.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Mary describes her practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and symptom relief. One common approach helps people learn practical anxiety management skills such as breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to reduce panic and overwhelm. Another approach centers on building self-esteem and body image through exercises that shift self-talk and increase self-compassion, which can help with shame and guilt.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with clients to identify goals and then tries methods that fit each person’s needs and preferences. She invites feedback and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the client and therapist choose what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Many people find online work helpful because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and lets check-ins happen from a comfortable setting. Online meetings also allow for shorter or more frequent touchpoints when that better supports practicing new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and family-related issues. Additional focuses include body image, guilt and shame, panic attacks, self-love, life purpose, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with straightforward conversation and goal-focused steps. She emphasizes observable changes and skills you can use between sessions.
What kind of background does she bring to therapy?
She has five years of clinical experience plus prior social work roles in schools and community mental health settings. That variety shapes how she approaches different life stages and challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
Mary holds a Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential listed as LCSW and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.