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Mary Downer, LISW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy
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About Mary

Mary Downer is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio who draws on 17 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to support clients dealing with mood disorders, grief, anger, and the everyday impacts of ADHD. Mary emphasizes client strengths and helps people build skills to move past obstacles toward clearer goals and improved functioning.

Her practice reflects a nonjudgmental, open-minded stance that prioritizes collaboration and personal agency. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with trauma-focused work to address patterns of thinking and responses shaped by difficult experiences.

Mary also brings attention to areas such as communication problems, compulsive behaviors, isolation, and life-purpose concerns, tailoring interventions to the issues each person brings. Her aim is to create an approachable space where people can learn tools, process painful events, and pursue meaningful changes at a pace that fits their needs.

Online delivery of CBT and trauma-focused care

Mary uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors. Trauma-focused therapy is offered to help process and reduce the impact of painful or frightening experiences, with attention to safety, pacing, and gradual integration of difficult memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single modality onto every situation.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These options allow for consistent contact and flexible check-ins, enabling ongoing skill-building, therapeutic reflection, and support without requiring travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and family concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused therapy to identify patterns, develop coping skills, and process difficult experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary brings 17 years of professional experience to her practice, applying that background across a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with license number OH LISW I.0900227.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Mary can help with

Mary Downer works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Mary works with children, teens, and parents.

Mary works with clients with various struggles including stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger management, depression, Autism, and ADHD.

How Mary approaches therapy

Mary's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Mary is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio, with 17 years of clinical experience.