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Mary Mattis

Mary Mattis

LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Empathetic LCSW supporting meaningful change

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  • Experience 19 years
  • Languages English
  • Sessions Online
  • Addictions support
  • Mood and relationships
  • Addresses isolation

About Mary

Mary Mattis is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who supports people dealing with addiction, mood swings, and relationship strain. They also help with depression and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Mary approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion so conversations can feel steady and straightforward.

Mary adapts sessions to fit what each person needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. They focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on clearer ways to talk about what matters most. This practical emphasis can help when life feels stuck or isolating.

With 19 years of experience, Mary has worked across different settings and brought that perspective into individualized care. They aim to create a space where clients can name priorities and work toward concrete goals without pressure. Expect regular check-ins and a plan that changes as progress is made.

Mary also offers support around divorce and separation, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia. Isolation and loneliness are noted areas of focus, and Mary can help people explore ways to reconnect and build more satisfying routines and relationships.

To begin, Mary tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each person’s unique situation. They emphasize small, manageable steps and an honest conversation about what’s working and what isn’t. The goal is steady forward movement toward a more purposeful and happier life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and clearer communication. One common method is brief problem-focused work that identifies a few immediate goals and builds simple steps to reach them; this helps with issues like impulsivity, early relapse risk in addictions, and breaking down social anxiety into manageable actions. Another approach emphasizes mood regulation and routine-building to reduce the intensity of depression and bipolar mood swings; sessions focus on small habits, sleep and activity patterns, and ways to notice early warning signs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary will work collaboratively to figure out which techniques match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust the plan, and try different strategies until the best fit is found.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support continuity of care when routines change. Many people find that remote sessions help them keep momentum and practice skills in everyday settings.

License and NPI

LCSW Texas · No. 53118
NPI1548481195

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Mary commonly help with?

Mary works with people facing addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ related challenges. Additional focuses include divorce and separation, forgiveness, impulsivity, life purpose, social anxiety and phobia, and isolation and loneliness.

What is Mary’s general therapeutic style?

Sessions emphasize respectful, sensitive, and compassionate conversation. Mary tailors dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person’s specific needs and favors practical steps people can try between meetings.

How long has Mary been practicing?

Mary has 19 years of professional work experience in the field of social work and clinical practice.

Where is Mary licensed and practicing?

Mary is licensed as an LCSW in Texas and practices with that credential within the state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with Mary?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session formats arranged?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person visits are available.

How is cost handled and how do I get started?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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