- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Mary
Mary Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, and addiction-related struggles. She uses straightforward, practical approaches to help parents manage day-to-day challenges and emotional strain. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, aimed at making the first steps toward change easier.
Johnston brings ten years of clinical experience across outpatient and group settings. She has worked with adults and adolescents in individual and group sessions, and has experience helping people address substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
That background informs how she supports parents coping with mood changes, addiction in the family, or the fallout of past trauma. In sessions she favors methods that focus on the person's goals and what works right now. Clients can expect a mix of client-centered conversation, practical cognitive-behavioral strategies, and brief solution-focused planning.
The result is a therapy space that listens first, then helps people try concrete steps to feel better. Mary aims to create a calm, respectful environment where parents can talk through parenting stress, blended family tensions, and relationship strain without blame. She also helps people manage anger, shame, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder symptoms, and attention-related concerns.
Therapy is offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the platform's matching and booking process.
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
Approaches Mary lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Mary’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations so they can set their own goals and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple techniques to change unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors for anxiety, depression, or parenting stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often include small, achievable tasks to test what helps in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy parents and people with tight schedules. Video calls let clinicians and clients work face-to-face when helpful. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can serve as short check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and practical for everyday life.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary work with?
She helps with parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and related issues like anger and low self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical, goal-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience in a range of treatment settings, including individual and group work.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session through the platform.
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