- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
About Mary
Mary Hartenstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, grief, eating and self-esteem issues, and life transitions. Her focus also includes parenting and family-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and concerns tied to adoption or caregiver roles.
Mary approaches sessions with a practical focus on clients' strengths. She views each person as the expert on their own story and helps them identify small, concrete steps. Conversations tend to center on current problems and on finding realistic ways to move forward. She helps people notice what is already working and build on those habits.
In the room she often draws on solution-focused ideas, looking for exceptions to ongoing problems and clarifying immediate goals. Sessions may include setting short-term targets, checking progress, and adjusting steps when needed. This method is aimed at people who want clear next steps rather than long explorations of the past.
Mary has worked with clients around addictions, communication breakdowns, blended family issues, body image and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, abandonment issues, and the practical strains of aging and caregiving. Her style favors direct conversation and measurable changes over time.
She practices in Louisiana and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session through the platform.
How Mary Brings Solution-Focused Work to Online Sessions
Mary uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which focuses on clear, short-term goals and practical steps clients can try between sessions. This approach highlights times when the problem is less noticeable and builds on those exceptions to create change. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and managing addictive behaviors.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about their immediate needs and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress and feedback indicate. Clients and the therapist work together to pick steps that feel manageable and relevant to daily life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they balance work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and communication issues, grief, eating and self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a practical, solution-focused approach that looks for small, achievable steps and exceptions to problems. The work emphasizes immediate goals and measurable progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has five years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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