- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- LGBT concerns
About Mary
Mary Landers is a licensed clinical social worker who offers thoughtful, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can talk through what matters most. Mary emphasizes practical steps and respectful conversation over jargon.
With 12 years of experience in Texas, she helps people name what feels hard and plan manageable next steps. Sessions focus on coping skills, pacing emotional work, and finding ways to reduce daily overwhelm. Mary aims to make each meeting feel like a steady, judgment-free place to sort through feelings.
Her background includes work across a range of life challenges that often occur together, such as chronic illness, caregiving strain, attachment and abandonment worries, body image, and identity concerns within kink or alternative sex culture. She brings this breadth into discussion while keeping attention on what the individual needs now.
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of her. She helps people practice new ways of relating to thoughts and feelings, and develops short-term goals that fit real life. Her approach is collaborative: she checks in about what’s working and adjusts as needed.
People who choose Mary can expect straightforward language, steady pacing, and a focus on practical coping strategies. She encourages small, sustainable changes aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.
With 12 years of experience in Texas, she helps people name what feels hard and plan manageable next steps. Sessions focus on coping skills, pacing emotional work, and finding ways to reduce daily overwhelm. Mary aims to make each meeting feel like a steady, judgment-free place to sort through feelings.
Her background includes work across a range of life challenges that often occur together, such as chronic illness, caregiving strain, attachment and abandonment worries, body image, and identity concerns within kink or alternative sex culture. She brings this breadth into discussion while keeping attention on what the individual needs now.
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person in front of her. She helps people practice new ways of relating to thoughts and feelings, and develops short-term goals that fit real life. Her approach is collaborative: she checks in about what’s working and adjusts as needed.
People who choose Mary can expect straightforward language, steady pacing, and a focus on practical coping strategies. She encourages small, sustainable changes aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and applies them in plain, usable ways. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety and depression. Trauma-informed strategies emphasize safety, pacing, and grounding exercises to manage overwhelming memories and reactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. Mary checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on what the client finds most helpful.
Confirm available session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue care while managing chronic illness, caregiving duties, or work schedules. Discuss practical needs and preferences with Mary when you match so sessions can be shaped to real-life constraints and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
Mary works with stress and anxiety, grief and depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. She also helps with related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and attachment difficulties.
What is Mary’s therapeutic style like?
She uses plain language and a practical approach, focusing on coping skills and short-term goals. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges in Texas.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Mary?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and session payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.