Mary Boyle, LMHC, LPC

Mary Boyle brings thirty years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed counselor, holding credentials as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked across community mental health settings and private practice, developing extensive experience supporting people with serious and persistent mental illness as well as more common concerns such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, and personality disorders.

Her style is caring and compassionate, with a focus on understanding symptoms and reviewing strategies clients have already tried. Mary gathers information about a client’s current living situation and family of origin to build a fuller picture of their strengths and challenges. Over the years she has used a range of therapeutic modalities, including interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused approaches, and she adapts methods to match what will be most helpful for each person.

Although she has a background in couples work, she is not currently accepting couples therapy clients. She particularly enjoys supporting women dealing with low self-esteem, codependency, life adjustment, and relationship concerns. Mary asks that clients arrive on time when possible - she will wait ten minutes for late arrivals before asking to reschedule - and she expects regular attendance; repeated no-shows or cancellations without 48 hours notice may lead to reassignment to another therapist. If a client has experienced suicidal thoughts within the past year, Mary recommends seeking more intensive treatment than online therapy. She looks forward to connecting with clients ready to begin improving their life situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary Boyle draws from evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and support so clients can explore their feelings and make choices that reflect their values; it is often helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and structured work, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Psychodynamic Therapy offers an opportunity to explore patterns rooted in past relationships and family of origin to gain insight into current difficulties and repeated relational themes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will work with each client to consider goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past, and she will adjust methods as therapy progresses so the work fits the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage caregiving or work responsibilities, and access licensed professionals from one’s home or local setting. These options support continuity of care and make it possible to receive consistent, goal-oriented help despite geographic or time constraints.