Mary Mcfarland-Norris, LICSW

Mary Mcfarland-Norris is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Birmingham, Alabama, who meets with adults statewide through telehealth. With 20 years of experience, she works with clients ages 18 to 100 and often focuses on anxiety and stress, using evidence-based approaches to help people make measurable progress and feel better.

Her clinical work most frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Mary uses these methods to build a shared understanding of a client’s experience and to identify practical steps forward. Her communication style is calm, empathetic, and personable, and she aims to create a setting where clients feel comfortable discussing difficult topics without judgment.

Mary helps adults navigate life transitions, depression, worry, and the ongoing pressures that affect day-to-day functioning. She emphasizes skill building so clients can develop a more positive outlook and greater self-efficacy. Goal setting is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness, with progress tracked over time.

Mary’s interest in helping others began early through volunteer work and long-standing friendships, and that dedication informs her practice today. In initial sessions she focuses on listening, asking questions to understand what a client is feeling, and establishing a trusting foundation from which to move forward.