- Works with adults
- Practical skill building
- Trauma-informed
About Mary
Mary Kallenbach is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with more than two decades of work in counseling. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, codependency, and other life changes. Her approach is direct and practical. She meets people where they are and works with them on clear steps forward.
Mary has been in the field since 1995 and has run a private practice since 1998. She has worked in inpatient and community settings and supported people with eating disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and a range of emotional health concerns. Much of her clinical work included providing therapy at a residential healing farm and in county mental health services.
In sessions she uses a mix of methods to match a person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps with thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing emotions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used for trauma work, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based living.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She focuses on problem solving, skill building, and helping people regain a sense of control. Sessions may include individual work or group process when appropriate.
Mary holds a master’s degree in counseling from Webster University and is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC. She brings experience from inpatient, school, community, and residential treatment settings to her private practice.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice what matters to them and take steps that fit their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on small, value-driven changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that can reduce the impact of traumatic memories when used as part of a structured plan.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying skill-based CBT exercises, practicing DBT strategies for emotion regulation, or using trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapy while keeping treatment consistent across life changes. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and how sessions can be shaped to match everyday routines and goals.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, codependency, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and related life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on problem solving, skill building, and steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
Mary has worked in counseling since 1995, including inpatient units, county mental health, school settings, and a residential healing farm, plus a private practice since 1998.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina and maintains a practice in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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