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TX Psychologist 24906, NM Psychologist PSY0791

Dr. Mary Cotten, TX Psychologist 24906, NM Psychologist PSY0791

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Mary

Dr. Mary Cotten focuses on helping people gain clarity and practical skills to move forward when life feels overwhelming.

Background and approach

She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strains, addiction challenges, grief, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. With three decades of experience, she aims to identify core issues and build structured strategies that align with each person’s goals.

Mary Cotten practices from a cognitive-behavioral framework, guiding clients to recognize thought patterns that undermine wellbeing and to replace them with more effective habits. She describes her style as relaxed, non-judgmental, and attentive, and values listening closely while offering clear feedback.

A licensed psychologist in Texas and New Mexico (TX Psychologist 24906, NM Psychologist PSY0791), she is comfortable working by video or phone and arranges appointments to fit business hours and some evenings. The emphasis of her work is practical problem-solving paired with empathic support, helping clients make concrete changes while navigating life transitions and longstanding patterns alike.

Practical CBT and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Cotten emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a hands-on approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more effective behaviors. CBT is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes by teaching skills that can be used between sessions.

She works collaboratively with clients to find the right therapeutic approach, reviewing goals and preferences together and adjusting techniques as needed. That process helps ensure the direction of treatment fits each person's needs rather than prescribing a single method from the outset.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility across schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or work, fit therapy into busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when schedules change. Licensed professionals guide the work while accommodating communication styles and practical constraints to help clients progress toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), delivered in a relaxed and non-judgmental manner with attentive listening and clear feedback to help clients build practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life-transition issues.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a licensed psychologist in Texas and New Mexico with credentials TX Psychologist 24906 and NM Psychologist PSY0791, and her practice is based in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what feels most convenient.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Texas, New Mexico

Languages

English

What Mary can help with

Dr. Mary Cotten works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Mary works with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, family of origin issues, career issues, and/or adjusting to life transitions.

How Mary approaches therapy

Mary's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Mary is a TX Psychologist 24906, NM Psychologist PSY0791 practicing in Texas, with 30 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Mary aims to address client concerns by identifying issues and developing strategies to reach goals.