Mary Skinner

Compassionate therapist blending practical tools and insight

LMHC Florida

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary Skinner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, self-esteem struggles, and issues related to intimacy and sexuality.

Background and approach

She also works with clients managing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, career transitions, caregiving stress, and compassion fatigue, as well as challenges tied to body image, aging, cancer, and recovery from domestic violence and substance use. Her style is warm, empathetic, and pragmatic, emphasizing a collaborative therapeutic relationship where client goals guide the work.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with acceptance and commitment and client-centered influences, blending practical skills training with exploration of meaning and personal values. Jungian and existential perspectives also inform her curiosity about patterns, symbolism, and life purpose.

Practicing in Florida with ten years of experience, Mary aims to help clients develop concrete strategies, increase coping capacity, and uncover new ways to move forward. She frames therapy as a cooperative process that may include skill-building, reflective dialogue, and occasionally lightness to support resilient change.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical options

Mary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions to combine concrete skill development with values-based work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and building practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, while ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences to pursue meaningful action.

Client-centered principles shape the therapeutic stance by prioritizing empathy, collaboration, and the client’s own goals; this supportive foundation helps tailor techniques to each person’s needs. The therapist works together with clients to determine which combination of approaches feels most useful, adjusting methods based on progress and preferences rather than imposing a single path.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or transportation limits. These options make it easier to attend regularly, try different session lengths or communication styles, and maintain continuity of care while adapting to changing schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, stress, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, ADHD, bipolar, and career or life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Therapy combines practical skill-building with person-centered exploration; sessions emphasize collaboration, coping strategies, and attention to values and meaning alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has ten years of professional experience working with adult clients on a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds the credential FL LMHC MH16606 and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are conducted in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can work with the therapist through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English