Mary Redding, LCSW

Mary Redding is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi who draws on many years of experience to support people facing life’s challenges. With 36 years in the field, she works with individuals and families to promote personal growth and emotional well-being across different stages of life. She brings steady, compassionate guidance to concerns such as communication difficulties, low self-esteem, anger management, and the stress of adapting to major life transitions.

Her therapeutic stance is empathic and individualized, shaped by an understanding of family systems and the dynamics that influence relationships and personal development. Whether a person is coping with social anxiety, workplace stress, or is seeking deeper self-understanding, Mary aims to create a respectful space where exploration and change can take place. She listens closely and tailors interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Mary welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and offers a non-judgmental environment to examine strengths and challenges. Her work focuses on building resilience, improving communication, and supporting clients as they pursue a more fulfilling direction in life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Mary integrates several established methods to guide online sessions in ways that are practical and tailored to each person's situation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and learn flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings so they can pursue a meaningful life despite ongoing challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how those patterns affect current relationships, which can be especially useful for work on intimacy, parenting, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it a strong option for addressing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary collaborates with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance supports tailored care rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life demands change.