Mary Clifford, LPC

Mary Clifford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with eight years of professional experience helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and bipolar disorder. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for existing strengths that can be mobilized to overcome current challenges. Mary recognizes that seeking change takes courage and she offers steady support and practical guidance as clients take those first steps toward a more satisfying life. Her work emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and building skills that support meaningful, sustainable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Mary Clifford integrates evidence-based approaches to help clients build practical skills and live by their values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward what matters - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is often effective for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness practices that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation across a range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors methods so therapy aligns with what the client hopes to achieve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose what fits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and fit sessions into busy or changing lives.