- Anxiety
- Young adult issues
- Parenting concerns
About Mary
Mary Jo Ayllon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 12 years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, ADHD, and problems that come with big life changes.
She uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. Mary Jo draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and make small, doable changes. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches to explore how past relationships affect current feelings and behavior.
Mary Jo can include faith perspectives when clients want that. She offers a Biblically integrative option that connects psychological tools with Christian ideas for people who find that helpful. She does not impose faith-based work on people who do not choose it.
Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals, steady progress, and a pace set by the client. Mary Jo typically helps people with parenting struggles, spiritual concerns, workplace stress, and adjusting after life transitions. She also addresses issues like body image, guilt and shame, and multicultural concerns.
Mary Jo works from North Carolina and provides services in English. Her background as a parent informs her approach to parenting-related worries and postpartum concerns. To begin, the site matching and scheduling steps are used so people can choose a first session that fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns, and can help with relationship pain, trust, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, using a respectful listening stance so people can explore what matters to them and make decisions at their own pace.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Mary Jo collaborates with clients to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs change. That means initial sessions often focus on practical goals, then test an approach to see how it lands.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, shifts, or childcare, and they can shorten travel time and add flexibility for check-ins between busier days. Licensed professionals, including Mary Jo, can use online work to keep momentum while matching methods and scheduling to everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Mary Jo works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, ADHD, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses goal-focused methods with cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based ideas, plus attachment-based and client-centered ways of working.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience supporting people with a range of concerns, including multicultural issues and workplace stress.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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