Mary Jo Greenwood, LCSW - Therapist in Wyoming

Trauma-informed approach
Sleep and rest focus
Practical coping tools

About Mary

Mary Jo Greenwood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 21 years of experience. She practices from a trauma-informed perspective and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship concerns, addiction, and other everyday struggles.

She trained at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, earning her Master of Social Work in 2002. Her career spans psychiatric inpatient care, group homes, crisis centers, and outpatient counseling. Much of her work has involved the child welfare and juvenile systems, and she has supported parents and children affected by abuse and neglect.

Her approach is client-driven and eclectic. She draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on what the person needs now, and treatment plans are adjusted as needs change.

Living in a rural area shaped her practice and encouraged remote work with people from varied backgrounds. She also brings practical knowledge about navigating veteran services and related systems from personal and professional experience.

Mary Jo aims to make therapy approachable and nonjudgmental. She listens, offers concrete coping tools, and helps people set manageable goals. Her style emphasizes steady progress and improving day-to-day functioning.

How therapeutic approaches adapt to online care

Mary Jo draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep routines, and changing patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and following the person’s lead. That means the therapist focuses on understanding concerns and working at a pace that feels manageable. Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then shape a plan that can change over time. Clients often try a mix of techniques until they find what helps most. Online work can make attending sessions easier to fit into daily life. It can reduce travel time, let people have shorter check-ins when needed, and allow gradual steps if someone prefers messaging, phone, or video over time. The original biography does not list the exact session formats Mary Jo offers, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can help people keep therapy going despite busy schedules or geographic distance while focusing on practical skills and better sleep routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Credentials

Wyoming, Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and many related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-driven and eclectic, using attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to match each person's needs.

How long has she practiced?

She has 21 years of clinical experience across inpatient, group home, crisis, and outpatient settings, with extensive work in child welfare and juvenile services.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is based in Wyoming and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) with licensure in Wyoming and Nevada.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.