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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- ADHD and impulsivity
About Mary
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with eight years of experience, Mary Francis helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD. She also focuses on communication problems, family problems, workplace issues, and concerns that relate to identity and multicultural backgrounds. Sessions are conducted in English and Mary works with adults, including people navigating young adult and women’s issues as noted in her background.
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and offer practical tools. She frames therapy as collaborative and invites people to bring their faith perspective or a secular outlook as they prefer. Sessions often involve learning coping skills, talking through painful memories, and addressing patterns like impulsivity or avoidance.
Her work includes helping people process guilt, shame, and forgiveness while building self-regard and resilience. She pays attention to cultural and workplace contexts that affect how problems show up day to day. Mary aims to make therapy a place for direct problem solving as well as emotional processing.
Mary has eight years of clinical experience as an LPC in Virginia. She uses clear, straightforward language in sessions. People can expect practical strategies alongside reflective conversation to address mood, stress, attention, and trauma-related concerns.
To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time; fees vary by location. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How Mary applies evidence-based techniques in remote work
Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and processing experiences. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, activity scheduling, and problem-solving steps to reduce overwhelm. These skills help people manage day-to-day symptoms and regain a sense of control.Another approach addresses trauma and grief by helping people safely revisit difficult memories and make sense of them. This work typically moves at a pace set by the client and includes grounding strategies and emotional processing to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She will review options, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most in sessions and between meetings.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to balance sessions with work or family commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Mary focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and ADHD. She also addresses communication problems, workplace issues, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and practical. Mary uses evidence-based techniques and combines skills practice with guided conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a practicing clinician. That background includes supporting people with trauma, mood, and attention-related challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia. Sessions are offered from her Virginia practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are intended for clients within her licensure jurisdiction.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.