Dr. Mary Ann Hensley, LMHC, LPC
Compassionate, practical support for everyday parenting
Book with Mary- Years in practice
- 23
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia, Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Mary
Dr. Mary Ann Hensley uses a practical, person-centered approach to help parents and individuals manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and parenting challenges. She blends common-sense strategies with calm, steady guidance so people can try new ways to handle hard moments.
Dr. Hensley has more than two decades of experience as a clinician in Florida and nearby regions. She focuses on simple tools that can be used at home and in daily life.
Background and approach
That may include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, paying attention to what matters most, and practicing new responses to stressful triggers. Sessions aim to be direct and usable - small steps rather than big theory. Over 23 years she has helped people facing depression, grief, anger, trauma, and the strains that come with parenting and life change.
She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and with concerns such as ADHD, panic, multicultural issues, and domestic violence. The emphasis is on building skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Dr.
Hensley holds LMHC and LPC credentials and draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She listens first, then suggests tools and experiments to try between sessions. The work is collaborative and paced to fit a busy life.
Many clients come for help with self-esteem, coping after loss, or finding calmer ways to respond to stress. Others seek support managing trauma symptoms, navigating blended family dynamics, or strengthening parenting skills. The practical focus is learning reliable ways to feel more effective day to day.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Immigration issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions in that direction. It can be useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by encouraging values-based steps rather than fighting every difficult thought.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, panic, depression, and anger by teaching specific skills to change behavior and reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Hensley explores goals, preferences, and immediate needs with each person and then suggests approaches to try. The process is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new issues appear.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when a short check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick questions, ongoing coaching between sessions, or when writing helps someone reflect. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule while still focusing on meaningful change.
Questions people ask about Mary
What kinds of problems does Dr. Hensley help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting concerns among other issues such as ADHD, grief, and relationship strain.
What is her general style in therapy?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then introduces practical tools and short experiments to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 23 years of clinical experience working with people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMHC and an LPC and practices in Florida.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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