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Mary Hamm, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Mary

Mary Hamm is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee who blends evidence-based interventions with a client-centered attitude.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, compassion fatigue, addictions, ADHD, and a broad range of related concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties, mood disorders, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Mary draws on 16 years of clinical experience to shape practical, individualized plans that meet each person where they are.

Her work emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, present-moment awareness, and values-guided action, using tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment principles, and motivational interviewing. Those coping with life transitions, grief, caregiver stress, or career and purpose questions may find her approach oriented toward rebuilding resilience and daily functioning.

Mary frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at restoring momentum and connection to meaningful goals. Sessions are offered via several online formats and structured around what fits a client’s schedule and needs.

With a warm, affirming style, she supports exploration of barriers such as shame, trauma, or burnout while helping clients identify concrete steps toward more grounded, hopeful living.

Approach-focused online therapy for practical change



Mary uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for managing anxiety, mood issues, and daily functioning. She also employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which supports people in clarifying personal values, accepting difficult experiences, and committing to meaningful actions that align with those values. Both approaches emphasize skills people can practice between sessions to support long-term change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Mary adopts a collaborative stance, working with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context. She adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains practical and responsive to progress and setbacks.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to integrate therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and communication style across these options to match what helps each person most.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Mary address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addictions, ADHD, and related areas like sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is eclectic and client-driven, combining client-centered listening with techniques from CBT, ACT, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to create individualized plans.
What is her professional background and experience?
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through burnout, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds LCSW licensure in Tennessee with license number TN LCSW 5917 and provides services to clients in that state.
Does she provide services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Mary offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English

What Mary can help with

Mary Hamm works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Mary works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or weighed down by depression.

How Mary approaches therapy

Mary's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee, with 16 years of clinical experience.