LCSW
Dr. Mary Moran, LCSW
- Experience20 years
- LocationWashington
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Mary
Dr. Mary Moran is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of practice in mental health and substance use treatment.
Background and approach
She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Missouri, a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, and has more than 12 years of experience supervising social workers and mental health counselors.
Her background includes recent study in trauma-informed care and a long-standing interest in how life context shapes well-being. Her clinical work draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and elements of family systems and the Gottman Method to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and relationship problems.
She emphasizes a person-in-environment perspective that looks at both inner experience and external pressures when identifying goals and planning change. Sessions are collaborative, with Mary partnering with clients to set priorities and select approaches that fit each person’s needs.
Mary is licensed as an LCSW and practices in Washington, offering multiple online session formats to match different schedules and preferences. Her style combines practical skills training with reflective exploration to support coping, recovery, and clearer next steps.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Work
Dr. Moran frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns; it provides structured tools that translate well to remote sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that clients shape goals and pace, which supports a respectful, strengths-based partnership even when meeting virtually.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Moran treats that choice as collaborative. She will review concerns, goals, and preferences with each person and recommend strategies or combinations of approaches that fit the situation, adapting methods as progress and needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats allow work to continue around work and caregiving schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain consistent contact for skills practice and ongoing support. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver structured interventions, reflective dialogue, and motivational coaching tailored to each client's goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Washington, Illinois, Missouri, Oregon
Languages
English
What Mary can help with
Dr. Mary Moran works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, trauma and abuse, and depression.
How Mary approaches therapy
Mary's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington, with 20 years of clinical experience.