Mary Ringer, LPCC

Mary Ringer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with 27 years of professional experience. She specializes in helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and sleep difficulties, with additional focus on aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. Mary also brings experience supporting LGBT clients and those facing identity-related concerns.

Mary emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. Her approach centers on collaboration and practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. She recognizes that seeking therapy requires courage and offers steady support for individuals taking steps toward a more fulfilling life. With decades of experience, Mary combines clinical knowledge and compassionate care to tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals.

Clients who work with Mary can expect an approachable clinician who values clear communication, thoughtful problem solving, and helping people build sustainable coping skills. Her practice aims to help clients develop insight, reduce distress, and pursue meaningful change at a pace that fits their lives.

CBT-Focused Care and Convenient Online Access

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily routines.

Mary approaches online therapy as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which therapeutic strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Finding the right approach is part of the work together rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with Mary provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access timely support, and apply therapeutic tools in real-life contexts, all while working with a licensed professional who tailors treatment to the individual.