- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Practical coping skills
About Mary
Mary Verberne is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of practice in Louisiana. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and life transitions. Her work is grounded in a compassionate, faith-informed stance that aims to make the therapy conversation feel calm and practical.
Mary focuses on clear, manageable steps clients can use outside sessions. She listens for each person's priorities and helps them set small goals. Sessions often involve talking through relationships, sleep or parenting struggles, career questions, or coping after loss.
Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a respect for each person’s story. Mary draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the individual. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness practices to build steadiness in daily life.
Mary works collaboratively, helping people try tools and adjust them as needed. She pays attention to practical barriers and searches for realistic changes that fit a person’s routine. Her aim is to help clients build resilience and feel more in control of everyday challenges.
People who come to Mary often want straightforward support for stress, relationship issues, parenting strain, or major life changes. She supports exploration of identity, communication patterns, and coping skills without pushing any single method as the only answer.
Mary focuses on clear, manageable steps clients can use outside sessions. She listens for each person's priorities and helps them set small goals. Sessions often involve talking through relationships, sleep or parenting struggles, career questions, or coping after loss.
Her approach blends evidence-based methods with a respect for each person’s story. Mary draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the individual. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness practices to build steadiness in daily life.
Mary works collaboratively, helping people try tools and adjust them as needed. She pays attention to practical barriers and searches for realistic changes that fit a person’s routine. Her aim is to help clients build resilience and feel more in control of everyday challenges.
People who come to Mary often want straightforward support for stress, relationship issues, parenting strain, or major life changes. She supports exploration of identity, communication patterns, and coping skills without pushing any single method as the only answer.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist reflects your concerns and helps you set your own goals, which can be especially useful for stress and relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems through concrete exercises and homework between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build calm in daily life, which can help with anger, anxiety, and coping during transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mary will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts tools over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. The main practical benefit is fitting sessions into daily life - it can be easier to schedule around work, handle brief check-ins, or avoid travel time. Some formats are lighter on bandwidth or require less time, which can help when routines are busy. Ask about current session arrangements when you start the match so you know what will work best for your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mary commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other areas include sleep problems, parenting strain, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps set small goals, and uses clear tools clients can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Mary has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges. That background informs a steady, problem-solving approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana.
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 are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Mary?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.