- 29 years experience
- Family and parenting focus
- First responder issues
About Mary
Mary Hafey is a licensed clinical social worker with 29 years of experience based in Massachusetts. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain, intimacy concerns, addictions, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her work also includes attention to first responder issues and coaching around life transitions.
Mary approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation and on steps a person can try between meetings. She adapts the pace and topics to fit what feels most useful for the individual rather than following a fixed formula.
In the first meetings she listens to what matters most and builds a plan together. That plan is reviewed as progress is made and as needs change. She emphasizes small, achievable goals that add up to better day-to-day functioning.
Mary aims to empower people to make changes that feel sustainable. She offers guidance, coaching, and support while encouraging clients to use their own strengths. The tone in sessions tends to be direct, caring, and practical.
People who want to start are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Because sessions are tailored, cost varies with location and scheduling and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches and online therapy that fit your life
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and meaningful change. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress, anxiety, and mood changes - teaching breathing, grounding, and routine changes that help reduce symptoms day to day. Another approach concentrates on trauma-informed care, which involves careful listening, pacing, and strategies to manage reminders and distress while rebuilding a sense of safety and control.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She revisits the plan as needs shift so people can try techniques and keep what helps most.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It can also allow a shorter check-in when time is limited or remove the need to travel. Talk with Mary about what will work best for your routine and concerns.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary typically help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, intimacy-related issues, relationship and family concerns, addictions, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue, and first responder issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical. Sessions emphasize clear conversation, small goals, and steps people can try between meetings.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Mary has 29 years of professional work experience and draws on that background to tailor support to each person's needs.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW. Her practice is based in Massachusetts.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.