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LMFT, LPC

Mary Tobias, LMFT, LPC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Mary

Mary Tobias is a licensed therapist who emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative way of working. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy while integrating mindfulness and existential perspectives to help people identify practical tools and new ways of relating to challenges.

Background and approach

With credentials as an LMFT and LPC, she frames therapy around active listening and treating each person as the expert on their own experience, guiding them toward strategies that support daily functioning and emotional balance.

Mary brings three years of professional experience in Louisiana and focuses on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also gives attention to first responder issues.

Her style is empathetic and interactive, emphasizing strengths and a collaborative plan that reflects each client’s needs and goals.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care



Mary frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people improve emotional connection and communication in close relationships. Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to support present-moment awareness and stress reduction when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. This collaborative stance means therapeutic methods are tailored rather than fixed, and progress is reviewed together over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage access from different locations within Louisiana. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver talk-based work, skills practice, and check-ins in formats that match how a person prefers to engage, supporting consistent progress toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Mary works with a broad set of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also has a focus on first responder issues.
What is the general therapeutic style in sessions?
Her approach is client-centered and interactive, using active listening and collaboration to help people identify practical tools and pathways forward. Sessions emphasize the client’s strengths and personal expertise about their own life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the types of concerns listed in her profile. That experience has included applying several evidence-based approaches to support clients’ goals.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Mary holds LMFT and LPC credentials with licence details LA LMFT 1370 and LA LPC 7781, and she practices in Louisiana.
Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?
Therapy is provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

First responder issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Louisiana

Languages

English

What Mary can help with

Mary Tobias works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD.

Mary works with adults and many other age groups with depression and anxiety.

How Mary approaches therapy

Mary's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Mary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Louisiana.