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LCMHC

Mary Kallenbach, LCMHC

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Mary

Mary Kallenbach is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than two decades of clinical practice in North Carolina.

Background and approach

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, life transitions, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, career issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other challenges. Mary blends compassionate listening with goal-oriented techniques to help clients develop practical coping skills and greater emotional resilience.

Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and client-centered work. Mary’s style is collaborative and strengths-based: she aims to meet clients where they are and to co-create steps toward recovery, improved relationships, or daily functioning.

With long experience in inpatient, community, residential, school, and personal-practice settings, she has worked with a wide range of clinical presentations and family dynamics. Mary holds an LCMHC and brings a steady, experienced presence to therapeutic work in North Carolina.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for mood and behavior change; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and many daily challenges. She also employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to reduce struggle with distressing thoughts and feelings and to increase meaningful engagement in life. In addition, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when addressing trauma-related symptoms and distress linked to past events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time, combining skills-based work with processing approaches so clients can feel involved in planning their care.

Online therapy with Mary can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from a licensed professional without requiring travel, and they allow work to continue through life transitions or scheduling conflicts while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary commonly address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, ADHD and many related issues such as grief, intimacy problems, and self-esteem.
What is Mary’s general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, meeting people where they are and focusing on practical strategies that foster empowerment and long-term coping.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Mary has 23 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings including inpatient care, schools, community mental health, residential programs, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds the NC LCMHC credential listed as NC LCMHC S3220 and practices in North Carolina.
In which language are sessions conducted and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online care?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Mary can help with

Mary Kallenbach works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Mary has maintained a independent practice since 1998 working primarily with adults, families and couples.

Mary began to work with New Vistas Behavioral Services working children, adolescents and adults in their community location, as well as in the local High School.

How Mary approaches therapy

Mary's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Mary is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina.