Mary Marks, LCSW

Mary Marks is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who provides therapy in both English and Spanish. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master of Clinical Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work, training that informs her clinical approach and understanding of mental health.

Mary works primarily with adults facing a range of biopsychosocial stressors and psychiatric symptoms, offering support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and other life transitions. She provides medication management and brings practical knowledge of psychotropic medications to collaborative treatment planning.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with targeted use of Exposure Therapy for anxiety-related difficulties. Mary also integrates Motivational Interviewing and psychoeducation to help clients develop clearer coping strategies and deeper insight into their concerns. Awareness and mindfulness techniques, stress reduction through improved self-care, and reframing negative self-talk are core parts of her work.

Mary emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a central vehicle for change - building rapport, trust, and compassionate listening to support healing and personal growth. She assists clients in processing trauma, grief, and loss, including losses connected to the COVID-19 pandemic and pet bereavement, and aims to help them resolve conflicts and move toward meaningful goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. CBT is structured and goal-oriented, useful for people seeking concrete strategies to change patterns that interfere with daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another central approach in her practice; it focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful activities even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. This approach can be especially helpful for stress, avoidance patterns, and long-term coping.

Attachment-Based Therapy informs her work on relationships and family dynamics, exploring how early bonds shape current communication, trust, and intimacy. It supports clients working through attachment issues, improving connection and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Mary approaches this collaboratively - she and the client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most effective, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options to fit busy lives - clients can meet by video call, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for ongoing support. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.