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LCMHC

Mary Jernigan, LCMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Mary

Mary Jernigan is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 17 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She has focused much of her career on family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression while also addressing a wide range of related concerns including anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD. Mary emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings.

Her work extends to areas such as parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes, alongside additional focus on attachment and blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, chronic pain or illness, and impulsivity. Mary encourages those taking the first step toward therapy, acknowledging that starting treatment often requires courage and commitment.

She aims to collaborate with each person to identify goals and tailor support that fits their circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address trauma, depression, and relationship struggles. One common approach involves trauma-informed methods that help individuals process past hurt and develop safety and coping skills; this can be especially useful for those recovering from abuse or long-standing relational wounds. Another frequently used technique focuses on mood and behavior strategies that support regulation, reduce symptoms of depression or bipolar mood fluctuations, and target impulsivity and stress responses.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and iterative. The therapist will work with each client to identify goals, try interventions that fit their needs, and adjust methods over time to find the best match for progress and personal preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those in different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access care from North Carolina or abroad, and continue work between sessions while still working directly with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
Mary works with a broad set of issues including family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, and several other related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She aims to build an open, nonjudgmental environment in which clients can safely share thoughts and feelings and collaborate on goals.
What is her background and experience?
Mary holds 17 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina under license number NC LCMHC 9047.
Can someone who lives outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, Mary accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to get started with Mary?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

About

Mary Jernigan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina, with 17 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.