- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- NY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Mary
Prof. Mary Streit is a New York psychologist with eleven years of experience helping people pursue clearer goals and greater satisfaction. She offers straightforward, interactive coaching and counseling that asks questions and encourages honest reflection.
People looking for help with parenting concerns, self-esteem, career choices, or life changes often seek her practical style. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques. Sessions focus on identifying values, noticing unhelpful thoughts, and building small, realistic steps.
Background and approach
She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to keep work grounded and actionable. In a typical meeting she will ask direct questions, listen closely, and help clients name what matters most. Then she and the client map out short-term actions to test new behaviors.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to fit everyday life demands. Mary has a background as an educator, counselor, and life coach, which shapes a practical, conversational style. She emphasizes tools that can be used between sessions, like brief exercises and behavior experiments.
That makes progress easier to track and adjust. She holds the credential NY Psychologist 013804 and practices from New York. Work is offered in English and combines coaching with therapeutic methods for people facing career shifts, relationship or family concerns, and women's issues.
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.
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Women's issues
Approaches Mary lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-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.
Using ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for parenting stress, life transitions, and strengthening motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change how problems feel and function day to day. It is helpful for self-esteem, coping with change, and practical problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to reflect and find their own answers while the therapist supports that process.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to goals, preferences, and daily routines. That means trying straightforward experiments, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief coaching, timely check-ins, and keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Mary
What issues does she address related to parenting?
She helps people who are managing parenting challenges by focusing on practical strategies, communication, and managing stress tied to caregiving roles.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and conversational, asking questions that invite honest reflection and turning insights into actions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eleven years of experience as an educator, counselor, and life coach, combining those roles into a practical approach to change.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 013804 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does the cost and subscription work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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