Mary Harris, LMSW

Mary Harris is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of experience helping people navigate emotional and life challenges. She focuses on supporting those facing depression, anxiety, stress, and difficult life transitions, and she works to create space for deeper self-understanding and sustained personal growth.

Mary has particular experience with social anxiety, communication difficulties, struggles with self-esteem, and issues related to addiction and changing life roles. Her work emphasizes collaboration and practical skill development - she partners with clients to identify coping strategies that fit each person’s values and daily life while helping them reconnect with a sense of purpose.

Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Mary offers a warm, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore difficult emotions, build resilience, and cultivate greater self-compassion. Her approach balances insight and actionable tools so people can make meaningful changes at a pace that feels authentic.

Across therapy sessions Mary aims to help clients gain useful skills, clarify goals, and move toward healthier patterns of thinking and relating, supporting progress that aligns with each individual’s priorities and circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize skill-building to manage stress and anxiety - teaching practical strategies to reduce overwhelm, regulate emotions, and respond differently to anxious thoughts. These approaches are useful for people coping with daily stressors, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety challenges.

She also uses structured, goal-oriented methods to address depression, addictions, and life transitions by helping clients identify patterns, set realistic steps, and develop relapse-prevention and coping plans. For concerns related to self-esteem and life purpose, Mary incorporates collaborative exploration to clarify values and strengthen self-compassion while improving communication with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together - Mary partners with each client to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to effective, goal-focused treatment.