- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Grief and loss
About Mary
Mary Keane is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with ten years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and the practical challenges of life changes. Mary also notes experience with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and end-of-life and hospice counseling.
Mary presents therapy as a practical step for people who have put it off. She acknowledges how busy life can be and that starting therapy can feel daunting. In sessions she focuses on helping people name what is getting in the way and try approaches to remove those obstacles. The work is conversational and direct, with attention to everyday pressures and decisions.
Her background as an LICSW means she brings social work perspectives to problem solving and coping. She aims to help people talk through what matters now, manage emotions tied to loss or change, and address patterns that affect relationships and self-worth. Sessions include straightforward discussion and collaborative planning for next steps.
Mary encourages anyone who has hesitated to take a first step. She asks prospective clients to use the site's matching and scheduling tools to begin. The focus is on practical progress and clearer direction rather than quick fixes, and she invites people to try a session to see how it fits.
Because she practices in the District of Columbia and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, prospective clients should confirm current session options and costs before booking. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive-behavioral strategies and grief-focused approaches. Cognitive-behavioral strategies help people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Grief-focused techniques help with processing loss and planning practical steps during difficult transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will listen to your concerns and collaborate with you to decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. That decision unfolds over a few sessions rather than being fixed at the start.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Phone options may use less bandwidth and be simpler for quick updates, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when preferred. Ask about current options so sessions can be scheduled to fit weekdays, work breaks, or other real-life constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, chronic illness and end-of-life issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is conversational and practical, helping people name obstacles and test changes. The work centers on clearer priorities and manageable next steps.
How much experience does she bring?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life stressors and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) licensed in the District of Columbia and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current pricing before booking.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.