Mary Cole

Practical therapy for emotional resilience

LPC Georgia

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary Cole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers therapy on practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral work to help clients change unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to combine structure with empathy, creating a space where people can explore emotions, learn new coping skills, and strengthen their sense of self. Her approach emphasizes emotional regulation, clearer boundaries, and healthier relationship patterns.

Mary helps clients identify recurring dynamics, develop tools to manage anxiety and mood shifts, and practice mindfulness-based grounding techniques that support day-to-day functioning. She also offers guidance around grief, career transitions, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related concerns.

Mary’s style is warm and interactive, blending practical skill-building with reflective self-exploration. Her work aims to increase self-awareness, resilience, and confidence so clients can make choices that reflect their values and goals.

She practices in Georgia and communicates in English.

Approach-focused online therapy that fits your life

Mary often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, panic symptoms, mood concerns, and workplace or interpersonal stress. ACT helps people clarify values and learn flexible ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, which is helpful for building acceptance, reducing avoidance, and pursuing meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past, then adapt techniques from these approaches to fit the individual’s needs and circumstances.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comforts. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Georgia without needing to travel, while still focusing on practical skills, emotional regulation, and relationship patterns in a way that fits into day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mary address?

She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related challenges, parenting and career questions, as well as compassion fatigue and related areas.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Mary uses a blend of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor care to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of experience working as a professional counselor, applying structured techniques alongside compassionate support.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

Mary holds the LPC credential with licence details GA LPC LPC011469 and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English