- CBT techniques
- Gottman Method
- psychodynamic work
About Mary
Mary Slaton is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with 20 years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and young adult issues. Mary also lists work around career, parenting, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and LGBT matters among her practice areas.
Mary frames counseling as a practical way to pursue change. She helps people map areas of life like work, relationships, spiritual life, and self-image to spot patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations aim to identify what already works and how to expand those strengths into other parts of life.
Her approach combines structured and exploratory methods. Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns, and the Gottman Method for relationship work when relevant.
Sessions center on setting clear goals and testing new ways of coping. Mary encourages small experiments you can try between meetings to see what helps. She describes counseling as a collaborative effort where insight and action are both important.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about what is happening now, how past experiences may be connected, and practical steps to change. Mary invites people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled in too many directions to explore concrete ways to move forward.
Using CBT, Gottman, and Psychodynamic Work Online
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try small changes that reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. CBT is practical and often involves experiments or exercises between sessions to test what helps.The Gottman Method focuses on concrete skills for relationships, like communication, conflict management, and rebuilding connection. It is helpful for people wanting clearer ways to talk and resolve recurring relationship problems.
Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. It helps people notice how past experiences influence current choices and feelings, which can free up different ways of responding.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Mary will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, exploring deeper patterns, or a mix of both as therapy progresses.
Confirm the session formats Mary currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and try shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. These practical advantages help therapy fit into everyday life while you work on specific goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, addictions, career concerns, and young adult issues among others.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, and the Gottman Method. The style is goal-focused and also explores longer-standing patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 20 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC with licensure in Louisiana and Texas and practices from Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Mary?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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