- Person-centered care
- Focus on sleep
- Practical strategies
About Mary
Mary Skinner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing sleep and rest problems along with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship stress. She writes in a warm, straightforward way and aims to make sessions feel practical and approachable for busy people.
Her style is person-centered and pragmatic. Sessions focus on working together to identify small changes that fit everyday life. She listens for what matters most and helps people try new coping strategies without judgment.
Mary blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas. That means she uses thought-focused tools when helpful, and also pays attention to values and meaning. She draws on Jungian and existential influences to help people explore deeper concerns when they arise.
With ten years of clinical experience, she has supported adults through trauma, addiction, grief, parenting strain, caregiving stress, and career transitions. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, intimacy struggles, and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are offered in English and Mary practices in Florida as an LMHC. The usual first steps are filling out a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. She aims to help people build routines and habits that improve sleep, reduce daytime worry, and restore a steadier sense of balance.
How her approaches guide online care
Mary draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward what matters, which helps when sleep is disrupted by worry or avoidance. CBT targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep sleep problems going, using practical exercises to shift routines and reduce nighttime rumination.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit each person’s needs and goals. That means trying different tools, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together based on how a person responds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people practice new sleep routines in their usual environment while getting guidance on next steps.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to sleep?
She supports people dealing with sleeping problems alongside anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, and stress. The work often looks at habits, worry, and daytime routines that affect rest.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm, pragmatic, and person-centered. Sessions emphasize collaboration and finding small, doable strategies that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on relationship issues, trauma, addiction, grief, and related concerns.
Where does she practice and what is her credential?
She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.