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Entry 332662Mississippi / United States

Mary Harbin

Mary Harbin, LICSW, LCSW

Mississippi 5 years in practice

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LICSW, LCSW - stress and trauma focus

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Life changes

About Mary

LICSW, LCSW in Mississippi with five years of experience as a therapist, Mary Harbin focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Mary speaks English and works with adults who are managing emotional pain and big life transitions.

Mary draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people untangle their day-to-day problems. She uses straightforward methods to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve coping. Sessions aim to clarify what is happening now and identify small, doable steps forward.

Her background includes long experience in community support roles followed by clinical social work practice. That mix gives her a focus on practical problem solving and on concrete skills people can use between sessions. She pays attention to how symptoms affect routines, relationships, and work so therapy can be applied to real life.

In sessions Mary talks through symptoms, patterns, and immediate challenges. She addresses related concerns such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Social anxiety and phobia work are also part of her practice.

Mary describes therapy as collaborative. She helps people sort priorities and choose methods that fit their situation. To begin, clients use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. Payment uses a cancelable subscription that varies with location.

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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Mary describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors maintain problems; they help people learn new strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior techniques emphasize skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal communication, which is useful for mood instability and relationship strain.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Mary collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their situation and goals. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helping and what needs more attention.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss format and scheduling through the matching questionnaire and when you arrange the first appointment so sessions match everyday life and practical needs.

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Areas of expertise

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Mississippi, Alabama

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness.

What is her therapy style?

She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and aims for active, skill-focused sessions. The work emphasizes clear steps and tools people can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years as a therapist and additional years in community support roles prior to clinical practice. That combination informs a practical approach to care.

What credentials and where is she based?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Mississippi. The credentials are listed as AL LICSW and MS LCSW in her profile.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm available session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by clicking the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Mary Harbin

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