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Maura Callary

Maura Callary, LMFT

Therapist in Texas · 20+ years of experience

Experienced LMFT helping with stress and anxiety

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  • 20 years experience
  • Attachment based
  • Mindfulness approach

About Maura

Maura Callary is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and related life challenges. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what feels most urgent for each person. Her approach aims to make the first step feel do-able, not overwhelming.

She draws on twenty years of clinical experience and has worked with people facing addiction, depression, mood disorders, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with parenting concerns, pregnancy and birth issues, and the practical strains that follow major life changes. Maura has experience with autism, dual diagnosis, foster care, and the juvenile justice system, and she brings that background into her work when it is relevant.

In sessions she focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space. People are invited to share thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Maura aims to help clients notice patterns in relationships, behavior, and emotional response so they can choose different ways of coping.

Her approach blends attachment-based, client-centered, existential, and mindfulness ideas. That mix is used to help people understand how their past shapes current relationships and to practice new ways of relating and self-care. The work is practical and conversational, with attention to daily life and realistic steps forward.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling follows the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and services are provided in English from Texas.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

California, Texas

Languages

English

How Maura's approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice relationship triggers and practice new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance; online conversations give space for people to tell their story and guide the focus of each session. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas and techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It also allows shorter check-ins when that is useful, and it can let someone continue work through relocation or other life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, client-centered, and mindfulness practices to help you practice new habits between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in therapy?

Maura works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting issues, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar and other mood disorders.

How would you describe the therapy style used?

The style is open and conversational with an emphasis on listening without judgment. Sessions blend attachment-based, client-centered, existential, and mindfulness approaches to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.

What is Maura's clinical background?

She has twenty years of professional experience and has worked with people affected by addiction, dual diagnosis, autism, foster care, and the juvenile justice system.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

Maura holds the LMFT credential and is based in Texas. The profile also notes licensure in California in her background materials.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

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

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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