Mary Bulla, LMHC

Mary Bulla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings a compassionate, client-focused approach to therapy. With a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University and three years of professional experience, she has supported people through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, chronic and terminal illness, and many other life transitions. Her background includes work as a grief and bereavement specialist at a hospice care facility, counseling children ages 3 to 18 at a community health organization, providing therapy to teens and adults in private practice, and facilitating support groups.

Mary’s practice emphasizes flexibility and collaboration - she tailors methods to each person’s needs and welcomes feedback throughout the process. Having been a mother to four children while working part time, she understands the strains of caregiving and balancing multiple roles. After a personal diagnosis of breast cancer two years ago, Mary developed a focused interest in helping clients navigate chronic and terminal illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.

She draws from an eclectic set of techniques to help clients move toward their goals, including client-centered therapy, solution-focused strategies, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and art and play therapy. Mary aims to create a nonjudgmental space where individuals and families can explore challenges, build coping skills, and find direction that fits their values and situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client's concerns and goals guide each session. This approach is helpful for people working through stress, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions because it prioritizes the client's perspective and strengths.

She also integrates EMDR, a therapy that uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing to reduce the distress associated with traumatic memories. EMDR can be effective for those coping with past trauma, abuse, or post-traumatic stress symptoms when it fits the client's needs and readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time and invites client feedback to ensure the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from home or while traveling, fit sessions around busy schedules, and maintain continuity of support when circumstances change, all while working with licensed professionals who guide the process.