- Person-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness emphasis
About Mary
Dr. Mary Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with ten years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with sleep and rest issues, eating concerns, addiction, grief, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, career stress, and LGBTQ-related matters. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people take practical steps toward better days.
She began her career as a high school art teacher, where she learned to listen to young people and understand their concerns. That background shaped her calm, patient style. Later she worked as a mentor in church settings, helping people build everyday coping skills for life changes and losses.
Dr. Walker completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Houston Graduate School of Theology and a Ph.D. at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. She has pursued extra study in trauma, dissociation, personality issues, grief, obsessive thoughts, and anxiety. This mix of education and hands-on practice informs how she approaches complex problems.
In sessions she uses client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices. She focuses on short-term skills as well as deeper conversations about meaning and values. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to accomplish.
Her work often centers on helping people manage fear, anger, and frustration so they can re-engage with life. She encourages steady effort and small, achievable steps. People who want a supportive, practical counselor may find her style fits their needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and build a stronger sense of direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that interfere with sleep, mood, or everyday functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping skills for stress and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Walker will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences. She will check in about what is helping and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT tools in the moments they arise, making practice more practical for daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counselor support?
She works with people facing sleep and rest problems, eating issues, addictions, grief, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, career stress, and LGBTQ-related matters. Additional focus areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, conversational, and practical. She blends client-centered listening with skill-based methods to help clients set and reach clear goals.
What is her professional background?
She trained at Houston Graduate School of Theology for her Master of Arts in Counseling and completed a Ph.D. at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, with over ten years in counseling roles including teaching and mentoring.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.