Mary Keever

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for life transitions

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Mary

Mary Keever is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related life challenges.

Background and approach

She approaches clients with respect for their knowledge of their own lives and aims to collaborate on practical goals that reflect each person's values and priorities. Her practice blends evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance to help individuals move toward clearer functioning and greater well-being.

Keever draws on a range of therapeutic tools, including cognitive behavioral strategies and DBT-informed skills, as well as mindfulness and motivational interviewing when those approaches fit the client's needs.

Much of her background has involved working with depressive and anxiety symptoms and trauma responses, and she emphasizes techniques that are grounded in research while tailored to the individual's pace. In addition to psychotherapy, she offers health coaching to support implementation of goals, lifestyle changes, and treatment plans from other providers, helping clients convert motivation into sustainable action.

Practicing in North Carolina, she combines clinical training with a practical focus on coping skills, communication, and recovery from losses or big transitions. Her work aims to honor each person's expertise about their life while providing structure, strategy, and support for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mary commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered approaches in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; it offers concrete strategies and skill-building for everyday challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client is seen as the expert on their own life, and the therapist provides empathic support to help clarify goals and choices.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will help explore which methods align with a client's current needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Mary works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, attention concerns, bipolar symptoms, and life purpose questions.

What kind of therapy style can I expect?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings, with substantial experience supporting people with depressive and anxiety symptoms and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina, credential NC LCSW C010413.

Is therapy available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for starting therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English