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Mary Skinner, LMHC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Mary

Mary Skinner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who brings a warm, empathic, and pragmatic approach to therapy.

Background and approach

With 10 years of experience, she supports people facing a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety and depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, stress and burnout, and issues around self-esteem and identity. Mary emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical strategies and new perspectives that fit their lives.

Her work blends evidence-based and humanistic traditions, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and Jungian influences to explore thoughts, emotions, and deeper meaning. She aims to reduce stigma and empower clients to pursue recovery, improved relationships, and greater emotional resilience.

Mary often mixes pragmatic skills training with reflective exploration so clients can develop sustainable habits and clearer goals. Mary is fluent in English and offers a range of remote session formats to accommodate different needs.

She describes the therapeutic relationship as a cooperative process where curiosity, creativity, and sometimes a bit of humor help people practice new ways of thriving in everyday life.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Mary often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so individuals can take meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT centers on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping, which helps with anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adapting methods so the work feels practical and resonant for the individual. That collaborative stance helps clarify whether skills-based work, reflective exploration, or a mix of both is the best path forward.

Online therapy with Mary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and ongoing access to therapeutic support. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into busy lives, and they allow licensed professionals to tailor contact and homework to each client's needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary work with?
She addresses a broad set of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, stress, and self-esteem among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, empathic, integrative, pragmatic, and person-centered, emphasizing collaboration and practical strategies alongside reflective exploration.
What is her professional background and experience?
Mary has 10 years of clinical experience counseling adults on topics such as family and relationship issues, addiction, grief, trauma, and existential concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is credentialed as an LMHC with the designation FL LMHC MH16606 and practices in Florida.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Mary offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment and cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Mary can help with

Mary Skinner works with clients on addictions, LGBT, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem.

How Mary approaches therapy

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

Experience and training

Mary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 10 years of clinical experience.