Mary O'Dell
Practical, compassionate therapy for life transitions
LICSW Alabama
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Mary
Mary O'Dell is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Alabama who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
She emphasizes practical support for concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, grief around forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues. Mary combines empathy with structured strategies to help clients build coping skills and regain day-to-day functioning.
Her practice blends several evidence-informed methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, narrative techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions. Mary aims to create an affirming space where clients can examine patterns, reframe challenging thoughts, and develop concrete plans for change.
With five years of clinical experience, she supports people in translating insight into manageable steps toward improved wellbeing. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs and preferences, balancing reflective exploration with actionable tools.
Mary approaches therapy with respect, curiosity, and a focus on collaboration, helping clients identify priorities and strengthen resilience as they navigate personal challenges and transitions.
Online approaches that balance skills and personal insight
Mary often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client's priorities guide the work. This approach supports exploration of values, identity, and personal meaning while the therapist offers reflective listening and validation.
Finding the most effective approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adjusts methods over time so the work remains relevant and manageable. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so therapy can stay focused on what helps them most.
Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling more flexible and accessible. These formats allow continuity of care across different situations and help people fit therapy into busy or changing lives while maintaining regular therapeutic contact.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English