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- Client-Centered Therapy
- EMDR
- Young adult concerns
About Mary
Mary Baran is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. Mary also focuses on post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, social anxiety, self-love, and young adult concerns.
Mary uses client-centered methods and EMDR as part of her practice. In sessions she emphasizes listening first, then helping people name what matters to them. She aims to slow things down so clients can notice patterns, reactions, and small steps that feel doable.
Her client-centered work means sessions are guided by each person's priorities and pace. That often looks like checking what feels most urgent, trying different ways of talking about it, and deciding together on next steps. EMDR is used where trauma memories or strong reactions get in the way of daily functioning; it is introduced when someone and Mary agree it could help.
Mary draws on a decade of work in clinical settings to blend these approaches. She uses simple tools and concrete coping strategies alongside deeper processing when appropriate. Many sessions include practical skill-building for anxiety, ways to manage mood shifts, and focused work on relationships with self and others.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Mary asks about current concerns and priorities on that initial visit and works with each person to plan follow-up steps.
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How her approaches are used in online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and pace. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, asks what matters most, and adapts sessions to what the person wants to address. This approach is useful for mood, anxiety, self-esteem, and life changes.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process distressing memories and the reactions they trigger. When EMDR is considered, Mary will explain how the method works and agree on timing and steps with the person. EMDR can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms when both parties decide it is appropriate.
Finding the best fit is part of the work. Mary will help a person figure out which approach or combination makes sense based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical details and format options during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions match everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and LGBT related concerns. She also focuses on post-traumatic stress, SAD, self-harm, self-love, social anxiety and young adult issues.
What therapeutic methods does she use?
She practices client-centered therapy and uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate. Sessions are guided by the client's goals and Mary will explain how each approach might help.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has about 10 years of experience working in clinical practice. That experience informs how she combines practical skills with longer-term work on trauma and mood.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. The credential is shown as NC LCMHC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are video, phone, or in-person.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The initial session is used to outline concerns and plan next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.