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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Mary
LMHC Mary Dowdle has 13 years of clinical experience and is licensed in Hawaii. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Mary uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. She focuses on clear conversation and practical steps. Sessions aim to identify patterns, test small changes, and build everyday coping skills.
Her style is interactive. She listens, reflects, and offers questions that help people clarify what they want to change. Sessions often move between exploring feelings and practicing new behaviors or ways of thinking.
She also pays attention to substance use and codependency, including drug and alcohol addiction. When trauma, guilt, or shame are present, she addresses those experiences alongside current goals. Work on self-love and reducing compassion fatigue is offered as part of broader care.
Mary blends short-term skill work with longer conversations about past experiences. That can include using CBT tools for anxiety and sleep, client-centered dialogue to process grief, and motivational techniques to support change. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches and online session practice
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open dialogue and listening. The therapist follows the person’s lead and reflects what is said to help clarify feelings and goals. This approach can help with grief, self-esteem, and processing emotional experiences.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and anger by teaching concrete skills for day-to-day coping.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. It uses guided questions and reflective listening to increase motivation for issues such as substance use or other behaviors a person wants to shift.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions may combine reflective conversation with practical exercises and short skills work as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises so they work well at a distance and help clients practice new skills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Hawaii
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus includes codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
What methods does she use in sessions?
Her work uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions mix reflective conversation with practical exercises and behavior-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That timeframe reflects her years in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Hawaii. The credential is presented as LMHC and she practices in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and booking steps.
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