- Eating and sleeping
- CBT and DBT
- ADHD and coaching
About Mary
Dr. Mary Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others on concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, addictions, LGBT issues, grief, career questions, bipolar disorder, coaching, and ADHD.
She began her career as a high school art teacher. That time teaching teens shaped how she listens and talks with younger adults. She also served as a mentor in several churches, where she taught life skills many people need to move forward.
Dr. Walker holds a Master of Counseling from Houston Graduate School of Theology and completed a Ph.D. at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Her training has been extended with techniques for trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, grief, dissociation, depression, OCD, transitions, and anxiety. She has long experience supporting people who survived childhood abuse and those struggling in relationships or at work.
Her in-session style uses person-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques. Sessions focus on practical skills, problem solving, and building coping strategies. Expect direct conversation about what is getting in the way and clear steps to try between meetings.
She also draws on existential and mindfulness ideas to help clients examine values, meaning, and present-moment coping. Her background in education and mentorship informs a coaching mindset that emphasizes learning and steady progress.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Dr. Walker commonly works with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in session. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, mood difficulties, and disruptive behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help with intense emotions and relationship stress.She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and responding to each person's concerns. Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist and client will review goals, try techniques, and adjust what they do based on what helps most.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or avoid the need to be on camera for every appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to suit busy schedules and everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She addresses eating and sleeping difficulties, addictions, LGBT issues, grief, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life stresses.
How would she approach therapy?
She uses person-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills and problem-solving steps.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of experience, a Master of Counseling from Houston Graduate School of Theology, and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
Is she a licensed professional?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in Texas. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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