- Skill-focused sessions
- Strengths oriented
- English sessions
About Mary
Mary Clifford is an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or sleep problems. Mary listens for strengths in each person and helps them take practical steps toward feeling better.
Mary believes the person in the room knows their life best. She uses clear, skill-based methods to help people notice what matters to them and act on it. Sessions focus on small, doable changes rather than long lectures.
Her work includes tools for managing worry and panic, coping with trauma and loss, and addressing mood swings associated with bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with addictions, anger, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns. Mary helps parents and people facing life transitions find steadier routines and better sleep habits.
She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to build skills for handling distressing thoughts, improving daily habits, and staying motivated for change.
Mary has experience with several focused areas including first responder issues, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, intellectual disability, OCD and obsessions, paranoia, and personality disorders. Sessions are offered in English and take place in Arizona. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with her services.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Mary commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress, anxiety, or sleep problems going.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary will work together with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
If you prefer online work, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or longer skill-practice depending on scheduling. Therapists can guide mindfulness exercises, teach sleep-friendly routines, and coach cognitive and behavioral strategies that transfer into daily life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
Mary supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, relationship strain, and parenting challenges among other concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills and small steps. She blends acceptance work, cognitive tools, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to help with day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, bipolar disorder, addictions, and sleep problems.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with Mary?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.