01 · Who Mary works with

Mary works with stress, Anxiety, self esteem and coping with life changes

Mary lists 13 specialisms and 15 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Mary chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Mary's own words

What Mary says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Welcome:) Embarking on the path of being your best YOU requires tremendous courage, and I commend your decision to embrace this significant first step. Thank you for choosing to move forward into growth and change. I look forward to being a supportive presence on your therapeutic journey. As a licensed therapist in Florida and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) I have had the privilege of working with adolescents, adults and families in the ever evolving realm of public education, gaining valuable insight into diverse perceptive and challenges. My expertise encompasses ADHD, compassion fatigue, anxiety, with a focus on nurturing increased self-esteem. I am dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards recognizing and enhancing their self-worth. My counseling strengths lie in cultivating personal growth and guiding individuals. I am passionate about unveiling the inherent strengths within people, empowering them to thrive on their life journey and navigate through challenges with resilience. My greatest strengths as a therapist lies in empowering clients to become their best selves and to enhance their day-to-day lives. Feedback from my clients highlights my positivity, high energy, and passion in creating a supportive environment for growth. Clients have often expressed that our collaborative relationship helps them navigate through the mental health hurdles, fostering growth and sense of accomplishment. I am committed to offering unwavering support, encouragement, and a collaborative approach throughout your therapeutic journey. My treatment methods are highly personalized. I am dedicated to utilizing modalities that resonate with the client, drawing from such approaches such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Humanistic and Strength-Based Therapy. I approach each client as an individual, formulating a customized plan to address their specific challenges and foster personal growth. I am dedicated to creating a judgement-free space where you can feel supported while exploring your experiences, challenges and goals. I understand the courage it takes to seek counseling, and my goal is to create an environment that encourages open discussions and leads you to personal growth.

Mary Kivett, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Mary works

The 4 approaches Mary lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Mary lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Mary's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Mary runs a session.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Solution-Focused Brief TherapySFBT

Starts from where you want to end up rather than from how you got here. Sessions look for the times the problem is already smaller and work out what is different about those, so the number of sessions tends to be short and the work concrete.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Mary practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Mary's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Mary at this point.

2. Naming Mary specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Mary is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Mary.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Mary

Built from what Mary actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Mary's - Mary has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMHC

Licensed in

Florida

Licence

FL LMHC MH17426

Licence number

MH17426

Licence expires

31 Mar 2027

NPI

1568032043

Years in practice

6

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

9 Jun 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Mary's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Mary. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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