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Mary Archibald

Experienced therapist blending evidence-based care and compassion

LMHC Florida

Experience
31 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Archibald brings more than three decades of clinical experience to her work supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, anger, and low self-esteem. She also addresses issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, postpartum depression, multicultural concerns, and prejudice and discrimination.

Background and approach

Mary approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, helping clients navigate life transitions and develop practical skills for coping and growth. As a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (FL LMHC MH11931) with a PhD in Psychology, she combines talk therapy with proven techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness approaches, and motivational interviewing.

Mary describes her style as personal and professional, integrating clients' values and beliefs into treatment when desired and guiding them toward measurable goals. Her aim is to support people through pain and change so they can move toward greater wellbeing and a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online care

Mary draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often using practical exercises and goal-focused work to reduce anxiety and manage stress. She also uses EMDR for processing traumatic memories and related symptoms, offering a structured approach for people struggling with past trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy appears in her toolbox to support clients in clarifying values and building psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mary works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That shared decision-making helps shape a treatment plan that feels relevant and workable for the client.

Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide convenient access and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow clients to engage in skills practice, therapeutic conversation, and structured interventions from different settings, making it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coaching needs. She also attends to postpartum depression, multicultural concerns, and prejudice and discrimination.
What approaches and therapy style does she use?
Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, EMDR, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing. She aims for a collaborative, values-informed style that blends skills teaching with supportive exploration.
How long has she been practicing?
Mary has 31 years of experience in mental health and holds a PhD in Psychology, bringing long-term clinical perspective to her work with clients.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, credential FL LMHC MH11931, and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English