Mary Aubrey

Mary Aubrey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of practice experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life changes such as divorce and separation. Mary listens carefully and helps clients put simple, practical steps in place to feel steadier and more in control.

Her background includes college mental health, community agencies, crisis intervention, hospital-based services, and a long-standing private practice. Mary earned a Master of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in 1985 and holds an MA LICSW in Massachusetts. Her wide clinical experience means she has worked with many different life situations and ages.

In sessions she takes a collaborative approach. Mary asks what you think and feel about the problems you face now. She helps set clear goals and tracks progress together so you can see what’s changing. That straightforward, goal-oriented way of working is meant to keep therapy focused and useful.

Mary draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused methods to fit the problem at hand. She uses tools from these approaches to address anxiety, trauma, addictions, body image and eating concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Practical coping skills are blended with attention to patterns that repeat over time.

People often come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what to try next. Mary aims to create a calm space to talk things through, reduce immediate distress, and build steady steps toward clearer choices and healthier routines.

How Mary’s Approaches Work Online

Mary uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and quick, practical steps to move a situation forward.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns and emotional themes that recur over time. That perspective can help when past experiences keep shaping current reactions. Mary approaches treatment collaboratively and will work with clients to decide which mix of approaches fits best for their goals and situation.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow more flexible scheduling for work or caregiving demands. Since this profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available session options before booking. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they match your needs and daily routine.