Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson is a compassionate and experienced therapist who specializes in helping individuals navigate through various life challenges and transitions. With over ten years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has successfully worked with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, divorce, grief, illness, and self-esteem issues, among other stressors. Mary’s approach is rooted in creating a safe and caring environment, where clients can gain insight into their life stories and unique challenges, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of their authentic selves. She combines aspects of insight-oriented therapies with cognitive-behavioral skills to help clients effectively manage difficult emotions. Mary takes a holistic approach, recognizing the mind-body connection, and often incorporates relaxation training, mindfulness meditation, and expressive arts into her sessions to facilitate personal growth and healing. In addition to her general practice, Mary has a special interest and extensive training in working with individuals and families facing medical illness. She spent six years at a cancer center, providing individual, family, and group counseling to those confronting life-threatening illnesses. Through this experience, she witnessed firsthand the profound impact that the mind can have on quality of life, medical-related side effects, adjustment to life changes, and the quality of relationships. Mary also believes that depression