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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Mary
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 5 years' experience in Alabama. Mary O'Dell helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
Mary uses straightforward conversations to help people identify what feels unmanageable and what practical steps are possible. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Narrative, and Solution-Focused approaches to guide sessions. That means sessions often include setting small goals, noticing unhelpful thought patterns, and practicing simple mindfulness techniques.
She also pays attention to body image concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues. These topics come up in focused work that mixes talking, skills practice, and problem-solving.
In sessions she helps people process painful memories and rebuild routines that support daily functioning. Work can include reframing stories people tell about themselves, testing new ways of coping, and planning steady steps toward clearer priorities. Progress is tracked with short-term goals and practical exercises.
Mary speaks English and practices in Alabama as an LICSW. She asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session so initial goals are clear and sessions start with a plan.
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How Mary integrates approaches for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective. The therapist listens and reflects what matters most to the client, helping them organize thoughts and decide next steps. This approach is useful for stress, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors. Sessions use simple exercises to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical replacements. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors by breaking problems into manageable parts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. It can help with stress, social anxiety, and emotional regulation by building short daily habits that interrupt automatic responses. Deciding which method to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Expect an initial conversation to map priorities and pick practical techniques to try together. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. When discussing scheduling, consider how sessions can fit into work or family routines, whether shorter check-ins are useful on busy days, or whether a camera-off option might make it easier to focus. These practical adjustments help therapy fit everyday life rather than disrupt it.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, communication issues, divorce and separation, and women’s issues.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Sessions draw on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Techniques may include goal-setting, thought restructuring, mindfulness exercises, and story reframing.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a clinician. That experience informs practical strategies used in sessions.
What credential and region apply?
She is an AL LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Alabama. Practice is based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
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 the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details depend on the subscription plan and location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps clarify goals before the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.