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Mary McDaniels

Mary McDaniels

Florida

Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles

  • 13 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida ยท SW9878
NPI
1114342888
Based in
Florida
  • Strengths-based focus
  • Solution-oriented work
  • Mindfulness tools

About Mary

Mary McDaniels is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and life changes. She works with people dealing with trauma, relationship strain, low self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and parenting concerns. Her tone is warm and interactive, and she aims to help clients find tools that make daily life more manageable.

Mary draws on a strengths-based, solution-focused outlook to help people notice what is already working. Sessions often focus on practical steps and small changes that can reduce overwhelm. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current patterns.

Mindfulness practices are introduced when helpful to calm the body and steady attention. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past events continue to cause distress. The work combines short-term goal setting with deeper exploration when needed.

Mary has 13 years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Florida. She describes her style as respectful, empathic, and collaborative. She partners with clients to uncover underlying causes of emotional or relationship problems and to build clearer coping skills.

If someone is ready to make changes, she supports them in taking practical steps toward more stability and peace. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking so they know how Mary is meeting with people.

Approaches that guide online care and practical work

Mary often blends solution-focused techniques with attachment-based ideas. Solution-focused work concentrates on practical steps and small goals that reduce immediate stress and build momentum. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections and helps people notice repeating dynamics.

Mindfulness is another common thread she uses to help calm the body and steady attention during distressing moments. These techniques can be helpful for anxiety, sleep difficulties, and emotional reactivity. The therapist will discuss which combination of methods seems most helpful for the client's goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Mary collaborates with clients to identify needs, preferences, and short-term goals, then adjusts methods as progress is made. She aims to make therapy feel practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce transit time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options when someone prefers not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions like mindfulness exercises, solution-focused tasks, and attachment-based discussion to an online setting.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary help with?

She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, and life transitions.

How would Mary describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, open, and interactive, using a strengths-based and solution-focused approach combined with mindfulness and attachment perspectives.

What is her clinical background?

Mary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.

Where is Mary based and licensed?

She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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