she/her
Mary Stanley
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Health Net/MHN, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Authentic, Exploratory, Humorous, Mindful, Warm
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma
Experienced with
Veterans
Years of Experience
14+
I have heard repeatedly from clients is that they appreciate my down-to-earth, empathetic yet sometimes humorous approach.
License number
#48280
Therapy style
Sometimes, I ask questions to help you reach your answers, and, other times, I challenge you and frequently give assignments to help you further work through what’s bothering you. Things I have heard repeatedly from clients is that they appreciate my down-to-earth, empathetic yet sometimes humorous approach. Clients consistently verbalize that they appreciate the way I listen and genuinely care about them. I’m kinda like a wise teacher, nurturer, wisecracking, and sarcastic all rolled into one. I have also been described as a motivational coach and encouraging cheerleader. Most importantly, I like to think of myself as a fellow traveler.
With over seventeen years of experience working with clients of all ages, including couples and families, I have worked with a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, marital conflict, co-parenting, and divorce recovery – just to name a few.
Approaches
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-focused
Education
BA - Psychology, California Baptist University
MS - Counseling Psychology, California Baptist University
Interests
Spending time with my daughter as well as my friends. I also enjoy yoga, hiking, dancing, painting, and learning new things.