About Mary
Mary Dellinger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Mary also supports people dealing with ADHD, addiction, grief, trauma, and questions around identity and intimacy.
Mary uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help spot patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going.
Mindfulness techniques are part of sessions when helpful, giving practical ways to manage racing thoughts, sleep problems, anger, or overwhelming emotions. She incorporates psychodynamic ideas at times to look at longer-standing patterns that affect relationships and self-image.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and understanding. Mary helps people name what is stuck, try different ways of coping, and practice new responses to everyday stressors like work, school, and family pressure. She works with concerns including parenting strain, chronic illness and pain, body image, and problems with attachment or abandonment.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Mary often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and reflects back what matters to the client, helping them clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger.Mindfulness is another approach Mary brings into remote sessions when it fits. Mindfulness exercises teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support better sleep or stress management. Together these approaches allow exploration of current problems and longer-standing patterns in a practical way.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will discuss goals and preferences and together they will choose which methods to try. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what a client needs now and what to practice between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, allow quieter surroundings for focused sessions, or let someone choose a session length that fits a work or school break.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood issues, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, and career or parenting stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Mary combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and some psychodynamic work to address both current problems and longer patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns and diverse populations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Session fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.