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LPCC

Mary VanAlstine, LPCC

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, LGBT, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Mary

Mary VanAlstine is a Minnesota-licensed LPCC with three years of clinical experience who focuses on supporting people facing LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With a strengths-based orientation, Mary centers each person as the expert of their own life and helps them identify internal resources to move through obstacles. They emphasize a collaborative partnership that validates the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support as clients test new ways of coping and thriving.

Mary frames therapy as a process of empowerment and practical growth, guiding clients as they set meaningful goals and build skills to increase motivation, confidence, and emotional stability. Sessions aim to create a space for exploring difficult experiences while also highlighting strengths and actionable steps forward.

Mary brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to working with diverse identities and complex concerns, helping clients find clearer pathways toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Mary uses well-supported therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common approach is skills-based work that focuses on building practical strategies for managing mood, improving motivation, and increasing confidence; these techniques help people apply new habits and problem-solving methods in daily life. Another regularly used method emphasizes trauma-informed support that helps individuals process difficult experiences while strengthening coping resources and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is collaborative: the therapist will work with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. Together they will review what has helped in the past, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more accessible and adaptable to different schedules. These formats allow clients to connect from wherever they are, maintain continuity of care when life is busy, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for their therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Mary works with people who are navigating LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. The focus is on addressing these specific concerns through practical, strengths-based support.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
The approach centers on collaboration and empowerment, treating the client as the expert of their story while building skills and motivation. Sessions combine validation with practical strategies to support change.
How much experience does this clinician have?
The clinician holds three years of professional work experience providing mental health support in their practice. That experience informs their work with the listed focus areas.
What are the clinician's credentials and where are they based?
Mary is an LPCC licensed in Minnesota with the credential MN LPCC 4203. They practice with that licensure within the state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and the clinician is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered for online care?
Mary provides multiple remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by client location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English