LPC
Dr. Mary Anne Gunter, LPC
- Experience8 years
- LocationArkansas
- Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
- Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Mary
Dr. Mary Anne Gunter brings a client-centered and attachment-informed style to her work, drawing on eight years of clinical experience as an LPC.
Background and approach
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside trauma-focused methods such as EMDR to address concerns like relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD. Her approach emphasizes listening, collaboration, and helping clients set realistic goals that fit their lives.
Licensed to practice in Arkansas with an LPC credential, she blends structured interventions with attentive, person-focused care to support coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and complex family dynamics. Dr.
Gunter also works with issues related to aging and geriatric concerns, blended family and coparenting challenges, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and forgiveness. Clients seeking practical coaching, communication skills, or help navigating separation and divorce will find a therapist who prioritizes clear planning and steady support.
She conducts sessions in English and offers multiple online formats to increase access. Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a cancellable subscription model, and clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
Integrating attachment work and evidence-based methods online
Dr. Gunter often uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and emotional responses, helping clients improve intimacy, communication, and trust. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and build practical coping skills for anxiety, stress, anger, and life transitions. When trauma is central, EMDR may be used as a targeted method to process traumatic memories and reduce their present-day impact.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to find methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace. Clients can expect a clinician who listens, explains options clearly, and adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for their situation.
Online therapy with Dr. Gunter is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexible ways to attend sessions from home or work. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support without travel.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed
Arkansas, Arkansas, Arizona
Languages
English
What Mary can help with
Dr. Mary Anne Gunter works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues.
Mary works with blended families and coparenting issues and is a trained "Smart Stepfamilies" Recognized Therapy Provider.
Mary works with issues common to women and parenting counseling and is a trained facilitator in the acclaimed "One Heart, Two Homes" coparenting course.
How Mary approaches therapy
Mary's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Mary uses narrative therapy and suggests reading and writing materials such as articles, worksheets, books, or workbooks during and between sessions.
Experience and training
Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arkansas, with 8 years of clinical experience.