- CBT focused
- Sleep and rest
- 27 years experience
About Mary
Mary Ringer is a licensed professional counselor clinical counselor who brings 27 years of experience to her work. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and sleep concerns. Mary uses straightforward conversation and steady support to help people take the first steps toward change.
Clients can expect an open, nonjudgmental space to talk about what matters most. Mary listens for patterns in thoughts and behavior and works with clients to try clearer ways of coping. She emphasizes small, doable changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Mary draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thinking affects feelings and actions. Together she and the client set simple goals, try new strategies, and track what helps. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, and sleep difficulties.
She also supports people facing identity-related stress, the strain of caregiving, loneliness, and issues many women face. Mary pays attention to the practical pressures in a person’s life and the things that get in the way of rest and recovery.
Mary works from New Mexico and uses clear, plain language in sessions. She encourages questions and shared decision making so people know what to expect. Starting therapy is framed as a step-by-step process rather than a single quick fix.
How Mary uses CBT for online therapy
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT breaks problems into small parts, teaches simple skills for changing unhelpful thinking, and focuses on activities that improve mood and sleep. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties and aims at practical steps people can try between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Mary works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies based on what is working for the client.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that is useful. It also makes ongoing skill practice easier to coordinate with daily routines. Mary helps clients plan sessions that fit into their regular life and supports practical steps for improving sleep and stress management.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mary address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and sleeping problems, plus related areas like caregiver stress and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Mary offers a direct, warm approach that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and testing small changes that can improve day-to-day functioning.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 27 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Mary holds the LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.