- CBT and psychodynamic tools
- Focus on sleep and rest
- 20 years experience
About Mary
Mary Slaton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 20 years of experience. She focuses on everyday issues that can make life feel out of balance, like stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship struggles, and questions about purpose. Mary names helping people find practical ways forward as a core part of her practice.
She listens for patterns across life areas such as social, spiritual, work, and relationships. That helps her and the person she is seeing figure out what’s working and what could change. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, aiming to uncover small shifts that add up to real improvement.
Mary draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method for relationship concerns, and psychodynamic ideas to understand deeper patterns. She also brings tools from coaching to help people act on their goals. She avoids jargon and explains steps in plain language so people can try them between sessions.
Sleep and rest are one of the concerns Mary addresses alongside mood, self-esteem, parenting, addictions, and career questions. She also works with issues such as body image, communication problems, control issues, and life purpose. Her style is supportive and practical, helping people make steady progress toward clearer goals.
To begin, she asks about the different parts of your life and the changes you hope to see. From there she helps set focused goals and a plan that fits everyday routines and responsibilities.
How Mary’s approaches translate to online therapy
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method alongside psychodynamic ideas to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then testing small changes to reduce symptoms and improve sleep, mood, and daily routines. The Gottman Method offers structured tools to improve communication and manage conflict in close relationships. Psychodynamic work looks at longer-standing patterns and how past experiences shape current reactions and choices.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Mary will talk with the person to learn their goals, habits, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing sessions during a lunch break or between obligations, and making it easier to continue care during transitions. It can also let people keep brief check-ins when a longer visit isn’t feasible, or use conversation-focused sessions when less bandwidth is available.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Mary addresses stress, anxiety, sleep and rest problems, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, career questions, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and goal-focused. She blends practical techniques with exploration of patterns that underlie feelings and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, relationship, and life-direction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Mary holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas under the LA LPC and TX LPC listings provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.